How realistic is it that the solutions to solve the stray animial problem will be carried out?
It will take time and effort to reduce the stray animal population in this country to acceptable levels. Animal welfare groups need to work together with government officials, an informed public and schools towards a humane solution. The task is a gigantic one but it is in our best interests to carry it out. Yes…OUR best interests. For it is not only the animals that have something to gain from our helping them. We humans need to care about animals because they fulfill a basic human need – they offer us unconditional love. The truth is, we need animals in our life. back to top of page Each animal has a different character, habits and manners? An animal will befriend us, make us laugh, rouse our anger, understand our grief, test our patience, evoke our admiration, demand attention, give us lots of work to do and remain our friend through thick or thin. The bonding that occurs between a human and an animal is much like that in a parent-child relationship. The difference is that companion
