Every year, millions of animals are taken into shelters — but not all of them can be supported. This is especially heartbreaking when stray kittens are taken in by shelters: When their mothers aren’t present, the little ones need to be bottle-fed every couple of hours, a task that is too great a responsibility for many foster homes.
According to the ASPCA, “7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year,” and “approximately 3.9 million are dogs and 3.4 million are cats.” Of these, around 2.7 million animals have to be euthanized if they cannot be placed with a forever home. Cats face higher chances of being euthanized than dogs, and of the cats who are taken in by shelters, 31 percent are put down.
For the folks at the Santa Fe Animal Shelter, newborn kittens and puppies make up 75 percent of the animals fostered by its New Hope program. According to their own estimates, 422 kittens were saved from euthanasia thanks to the hardworking team of people at the shelter and beyond. The Santa Fe Animal Shelter is currently running a campaign to help fund relief for young animals. With their help, they’re able to save hundreds of animal lives.
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