Four to 5 million of these animals are euthanized annually. Many of them are healthy and friendly dogs and cats who can't find a home in time to save their life. Many of these dogs will end up homeless and in shelters. All dogs placed through DLRR are sterilized to help control the overpopulation of animals. Rescue groups across the country try to save as many homeless animals as possible, but they can only do so much.
Most rescue organizations can only save as many dogs as they have foster space .
DLRR is in desperate need of foster space. There are over 4,000 puppy mills in the U.S. alone. Pet stores sell close to 500,000 puppies each year. Many of these puppy mill breeders are kept in horrific conditions to churn out as many puppies as possible for pure profit. Please, if you are looking for a dog, go to a rescue group, a reputable breeder, or an animal shelter.