06.01

Define the situation or problem

Animal overpopulation has become a major problem in my community.  There are too many stray animals roaming the streets and not enough space in shelters.  Nearly all shelters throughout the county are filled to capacity.  The shelters are crowded and it is becoming increasingly harder for animals to find their forever home.


Construct a circular-flow diagram that incorporates effects of this issue of the economy

More and more animals are finding their way out onto the streets.  Stray animals can cause property damage or if they wander out into streets and highways they can cause accidents.  If the animal is aggressive residents can be threatened or attacked.

Stray animals can invade businesses or damage property.  Business revenue can decrease if there are stray animals walking around deterring customers.

There are shelters in the community that are run and funded by the government.  It costs more for the government to build larger facilities to accept more animals.  Therefore, animals get turned away because there is no more space left.  According to the SPCA, "most of the cats admitted to Brevard County's shelters are euthanized-killed-because there are not enough homes for them."

Many countries around the world suffer from animal overpopulation.  Sometimes it seems like there are more stray animals than people.  

There are shortages of much needed space in shelters.  Funding is strained so it is hard on the staff.  It requires a whole lot of resources and support.


Work Cited

"North Brevard S.P.C.A." Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2014.

"SPCA North Brevard." SPCA North Brevard. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2014.