My first rescue was when I was 11 years old. Since then, I have rescued & saved five cats from being destroyed. People deal with their unwanted pets in many unkind ways. Some people have their pet(s) euthanized (also known as putting it down or putting it to sleep). Personally this method is not ethical for any pet(s) who have no control or voice regarding their circumstances. Other people simply release their pet into the wild or otherwise abandon it, with the expectation that it will be able to take care of itself or that it will be found & adopted. More often, these pets succumb to hunger, the weather, traffic or wild animals. More responsible owners will take their pet to a shelter, or call a rescue organization, where it will be cared for properly until a home can be found. Homes cannot always be found & euthanasia is often used for the excess animals to make room for newer pets, unless the place has a no-kill policy. The Humane Society of the United States estimates that 3-4 million dogs and cats are euthanized each year in the US because of a lack of homes! To me, that number is very upsetting. I am an advocate for all the cats, dogs, bunnies, guinea pigs, who cannot express their feelings or have control over what is happening to them. If you have a pet that you can no longer accommodate or afford, please DO NOT toss it out into the street. We have many shelters in the Chicago area, many are NO KILL: PAWS, Save-A-Pet, Anti-Cruelty Society, Orphans of the Storm, & many more.And PLEASE consider adopting from a shelter. Pet Friendly Realtor, ~PAM
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