Animal Shelters

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A major issue in animal protection is how we care for the animals we have domesticated for our own companionship. The existence of animal shelters all over the country, for the purpose of rescuing deserted, unwanted or abused animals, is evidence that the world faces serious ethical issues on many levels when it comes to the ethical and humane treatment of animals. This paper looks at the difficulties (both financially and ethically) faced by animal shelters. It discusses the process of euthanasia and alternative forms of saving abandoned animals.

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"Because of these problems, some organizations have formed to rescue animals the shelters can no longer keep. One example is the animal rescue organization called "Home at Last." This organization recognizes that many municipal shelters are overwhelmed by the number of animals they receive. Rather than see the animals euthanized for lack of space and resources to care for the animals, "Home at Last" takes the animals and puts them in foster homes until permanent owners can be found for them. "Home at Last" is located in Berkley, California, and has a website with pictures of animals available for adoption.Their mobile adoption program brings animals out into the community.They also have a lost and found section on their website so owners and pets can be reunited."

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