 In the United States alone, there are an estimated 70 million homeless cats and dogs struggling to survive. Why? They are a result of people's failure to spay and neuter their pets, allowing them to bring unwanted offspring into the world. Without loving homes, these dogs and cats are then abandoned. They are simply dropped by the side of the road. This is the start of a life of misery. Homeless dogs and cats are vulnerable to attacks by other animals and cruel people. On the streets, they can also easily get hit by cars. Moreover, they may suffer and die from contagious diseases. This is because even the simplest infections left untreated can become deadly. Then there's the weather. Without suitable shelter, homeless cats and dogs freeze in the winter cold and suffer from heat exhaustion in the summer. They also struggle to find nourishment. Apart from lacking the necessary food, they may drink from puddles of water that are often polluted with motor oil, pesticides and bacteria. And so, these homeless cats and dogs spent their lives in fear, discomfort and utter misery. So what is the solution? Domesticated animals need us to meet their needs for love, food, water, veterinary care, shelter, care and safety. The solution to the homeless animal crisis begins through spaying and neutering. Did you know that one on-spade female cat and her offspring can lead to as much as 370,000 kittens in 7 years? Get your pet spayed or neutered. This can be done without extraordinary costs at low-cost spayed neuter clinics. Also lobby for local laws that will require pet owners to prevent the births of more dogs and cats. Finally, share this information to educate others about animal homelessness.