Overpopulation Of Domestic Pets

An opinion writer argues that expanding adoptions alone will not solve Pima County’s ongoing animal shelter crisis. The piece calls for large-scale spay and neuter programs, stronger oversight of breeding operations and greater investment in pet population prevention to address chronic overcrowding at local shelters.

Other communities have deployed MASH or volume “Mobile Animal Surgical Hospital” set-ups in spaces with water and power for dramatic reduction in overpopulation.