IDENTIFY
Problem Statement
Future pet owners need ways to
because I think many pets go without
educate themselves on pet specifications
proper care.
“Pet Statistics.” ASPCA, 2018, www.aspca.org/animal-homelessness/shelter-intake-and-surrender/pet-statistics.
6.5+ million
pets enter shelters every year
Many of these animals have special needs that owners didn't account for.
How is this a problem?
Hoppes, Sharman. Exotic Pets: What To Know Before You Buy. 25 May 2018, vetmed.tamu.edu/news/pet-talk/exotic-pets-what-to-know-before-you-buy/.
Uneducated pet owners fail to provide their animals with sufficient care. This can result in many health issues for the animals.
Without proper research, most people will not be prepared for their new pet and its expenses.
I have seen and heard stories of, animals affected by this problem. I've grown up around my pets and don't know how their needs could be ignored. I am looking towards a career working with animals, so caring and handling them is something I admire.
My cat was likely kicked out of her old home because they failed to get her spayed soon enough.
Art by: Connor Myers
Why it's
Important
to me
Our late dog's previous owner didn't know he'd grow so much, or that his breed needed special grooming needs.