Author: Larry Hirsch
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Why is it important for me to spay or neuter my companion animal?
Altering your companion animal provides many medical benefits that not only enable your animal to live a longer, healthier life, but that will also prevent unneccesary medical expenses at a later time. Spaying (females) and neutering (males) nearly eliminates the possibility of: La alteración de sus mascotas proporciona muchos beneficios médicos que no sólo permiten…
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Wildlife Resources
Contra Costa County is home to many diverse and beautiful wildlife species. The following resources constitute local organizations specializing in areas of wildlife research and control. Native California Wildlife: For questions, concerns, or advice on native or injured wildlife, contact the Lindsay Wildlife Museum at (925) 935-1978 or visit their website at http://www.wildlife-museum.org/. Vector Control:…
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The Reality of Overpopulation
6-8 million dogs & cats enter shelters yearly 3-4 millions dogs & cats are euthanized at shelters yearly 25% of dogs in shelters are purebreds Average number of litters a fertile cat can produce yearly: 3 Average number of kittens per litter: 4-6 In seven years, one female cat and her offspring can theoretically produce…