What can the average person do to ensure that in the future no adoptable animal will be put to death?
The two most important things are: One, spay or neuter your own pets and encourage every pet owner you know to do the same. With 70,000 cats and dogs born for every 10,000 people born; there are simply too many companion animals in the world. And two, when you are ready to bring a new pet into your home, adopt from a humane society or rescue group. Adopting not only gives a home to a homeless animal but also discourages further breeding. If everyone adopted animals instead of buying from breeders or pet stores, there would be no reason for them to keep producing and selling animals.
