This is particularly important at this time because of the spread of rabies in our area. If you have a dog, cat, or other domestic pet that you can no longer keep, do not abandon it. Unlike wild animals, dogs and cats cannot survive on their own. Once abandoned, they face starvation, sickness, and are frequently hit by cars. Unaltered pets will continue to reproduce.
Unvaccinated animals spread disease.
If you cannot find a new home for your pet, have the decency to surrender it to an animal shelter. While your dog or cat may not find a new home, at least it will not starve to death. Utilize the services of your local animal control department if you see that an animal is being abused or if there are stray dogs in your area. These trained individuals are available to respond to animals in need. They are there to help.