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If you think there is a population problem in the World, it does not not even
compare to the population explosion in the pet world.
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Two uncontrolled breeding cats, plus all their kittens' kittens, if none
are ever neutered or spayed, add up to:
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| Year 1 |
12 |
Year 6 |
73,041 |
| Year 2 |
66 |
Year 7 |
420,715 |
| Year 3 |
382 |
Year 8 |
2,423,316 |
| Year 4 |
2,201 |
Year 9 |
13,958,290 |
| Year 5 |
12,680 |
Year 10 |
80,399,780 |
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These figures are based on two litters per year with 2.8 surviving
kittens per litter and a breeding life of 10 years!
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Start With One Female Dog
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| Year 1 |
4 |
Year 5 |
484 |
| Year 2 |
16 |
Year 6 |
1,456 |
| Year 3 |
52 |
Year 7 |
4,372 |
| Year 4 |
160 |
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Many other reports tell us that a conservative guess puts the number of
puppies and kittens born every hour in the U.S. at 10,000. An
estimated 10-15 million dogs are homeless strays. Shelters are called
upon to find new homes for 7 million cats and kittens annually, but
only 4% are placed.
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