POPP promotes responsible pet ownership by educating the public regarding spaying and neutering their pets, providing spay/neuter assistance, and caring for and. Pet overpopulation is a tragic problem. Each year, hundreds of animals in shelters must be euthanized because good homes could not be found for them A pet or companion animal is an animal kept primarily for a person's company or protection, as opposed to working animals, sport animals, livestock, and laboratory. Pet Overpopulation. Thousands of puppies and kittens are born each day in the U.S. In six years, one female dog can be the source of 67,000 puppies, while in seven. You Can Afford to Spay or Neuter Your Pet. Here are some ideas for locating low-cost surgery options. Learn More Events National Council on Pet Population & Society of Animal Welfare Administrators 2016 Research Symposium Watch for the Call for Abstracts in early Spring 2016 Overpopulation in domestic animals refers to a surplus of domestic animals, such as cats, dogs, and exotic animals. In the United States, an estimated 6 to 8 million. PET OWNER SURVEYS On average 25% of owned pets have not been spayed or neutered (dog owners 34%; and cat owners 15%). When surveyed why pet owners have not spayed or. Pet Overpopulation What happens where there are too many dogs and cats and not enough homes to care for them all? Pet overpopulation is a serious problem. Pet Ownership Estimates from Underserved Communities. While the figures referenced previously tend to reflect “mainstream America,” the Pets for Life team of The.