06.03

Consider all possible solutions or alternatives

Three possible solutions to this problem would be spaying/neutering, additional shelters, and inform the community.

Some people oppose these solutions because they cost more money, there may not be space for more or larger shelters, or people are indifferent.  Some people may not want to spay/neuter their pets.


Calculate the consequences of these solutions--both intended and unintended at all levels of the economy.

Government:  If more shelters were added then it would require more funding.
Household:  More animals would have homes and there would be more space in the shelters.
Businesses:  Vet offices would get more patients and business.
Rest of the world:  There would less contamination with our natural resources.

By spaying and neutering fewer animals would wind up in shelters.  Fewer animals would have to be put down if there were more shelters.   There would be more jobs in the shelters.  Informing the people would give them a chance to make an impact in the community and in the lives of animals. 

 With spay/neuter there would be fewer animals roaming the streets.  Shelters would have to round up stray animals and spay/neuter them.  By building additional shelters there would be much needed space for unwanted animals instead of being let loose.  However, it would cost more money to build it.  By informing the community more animals could be adopted from shelters and not be euthanized.  Less people will buy from breeders.

Works Cited

"Pet Overpopulation : The Humane Society of the United States." RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 23 Jan. 2014.