Every year, millions of dogs are euthanized in shelters across the United States. These dogs are often healthy and adoptable, but they are simply not adopted quickly enough.

There are many reasons why dogs end up in shelters, including:

Owner surrender: People may surrender their dogs for a variety of reasons, such as financial hardship, moving, or a change in lifestyle.

Stray dogs: Dogs who are not spayed or neutered are more likely to become strays.

Shelter intake: Dogs who are found as strays or surrendered to shelters may be euthanized if they are not adopted within a certain amount of time.

Spay/neuter is one of the most effective ways to reduce the number of dogs who end up in shelters and helps to prevent the overpopulation of dogs. Spay/neuter also has a number of other benefits for dogs, including:

Reduced risk of certain cancers

Improved health

Reduced aggression

Increased lifespan

Southwest Missouri's 501c3 Animal Angels Network is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to education and problem solving the pet population crisis. The organization is a networking environment for dogs who have been abandoned, surrendered, or lost. Animal Angels Network also works to educate the public about the importance of spay/neuter and proper pet care.

Animal Angels Network is committed to making a difference in the lives of dogs, and the organization's work is making a significant impact on the number of dogs who are euthanized in shelters.