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Appomattox, Virginia Animal Shelter
Appomattox Animal Shelter is a shelter where animals are being euthanized (killed) due to overpopulation. According to Mr. Hackett, Appomattox Animal Control, out of the 1,294 occupants at the shelter in 2008, 598 were euthanized. By state law in Virginia, every animal shelter has to hold animals that have had or not had human contact for at least seven days.

Solutions
ASPCA, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, strongly recommends that each shelter has a full functioning spayed and neutering program. This program is one of the most important techniques in achieving a no kill goal. By having the animals spayed or neutered he amount of additional animals that could one day become occupants of a shelter will be reduced. According to Sharon Peters, “Some people worry that high kill communities have less motivation to consider spay/ neuter programs if pets are exported and the specter of an 85% kill rate no longer hovers.” Partnering with sanctuaries, veterinarians and local businesses for funding, donations and sponsorship can help reduce the amount of animals killed because of no room. On a given day about 1700 dogs and cats are living at a sanctuary. They come from partnering shelters all over the United States. These donations can go towards adding more room to a facility as well as feeding all of the animals. This method will only work if the surrounding area is very supportive and aware of what is happening at the shelter. Foster care volunteers provide temporary care for kittens, puppies, dogs and cats. All of the food and bedding are typical items sent home with the foster parent. These materials were giving to the facility for this specific purpose. Fostering an animal requires someone who is willing to cater to all needs and who truly love animals. Volunteers help assist in the shelter operations like socializing animals, they help promote awareness to others in the community about adoption.