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Big Black Dog Syndrome

Did you know black dogs are the hardest dogs to place...

One problem shelters are fighting to overcome is what they term "Big Black Dog syndrome". Big black dogs (BBDs) are consistently the hardest dogs to place — even if they’re friendly, well trained, and in perfect health. This may be due to a number of factors, including fear stigma against certain breed types, attraction to ads and the fact that black dogs do not photograph as well as lighter coated ones, and the fact that black dogs are often portrayed as aggressive in film and on television.

Organizations have started campaigns to educate the public about BBD syndrome.

Why Spay Or Nueter

By making sure that your pet cannot have puppies, or kittens, you'll have peace of mind that his or her offspring won't be euthanized in an animal shelter.

Many people are surprised to learn that nationwide more than 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters,

because there are more dogs and cats entering shelters than there are people willing to provide them with loving care. Even if you do find homes for your pet's puppies or kittens that means there are fewer homes available to take in other pets from shelters. Spay/neuter is the only permanent, 100-percent effective method of birth control for dogs and cats.

Average number of litters a fertile cat can produce in one year: 3

Average number of kittens in a feline litter:

4-6

Average number of litters a fertile dog can produce in one year: 2

Average number of puppies in a canine litter: 6-10

Q:	How many kittens can a cat have in a year?

A: WAY TOO MANY. Please have your cats spayed or neutered. There are way too many kittens in shelters each year that are not adopted and are put to sleep.

Puppy Rescue 911 / Chester IL Animal Control

Elanna Bradley - Animal Control Officer

How many kittens can a cat have in a year?

SPAY & NEUTER!