News from F-M Adopt-A-Pet:
1/23/2007 - New statistics show large need for pet rescue in F-M areaNew figures from the animal pounds in Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo show that about 600 cats and 100 dogs were euthanized at local pounds in 2006. The good news in these figures is that while more animals came into the pounds in 2006, a smaller percentage were euthanized. The local pound statistics in detail [from years 2006, 2005]:
Total cats admitted to the local pounds: 2006: 1291; 2005: 1267
Total cats euthanized at the local pounds: 2006: 574; 2005: 697
Percentage of cats euthanized: 2006: 45%; 2005: 55%
Total dogs admitted to the local pounds: 2006: 979; 2005: 957
Total dogs euthanized at the local pounds: 2006: 112; 2005: 117
Percentage of dogs euthanized: 2006: 9%; 2005: 12%
With the help of its volunteers and supporters, Adopt-A-Pet has been able to rescue about 200 animals per year, but we would love to rescue many more. We especially need more foster homes for cats and dogs in order to be able to save these pets from the pound. Learn more about this and other ways you can help.
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