A group of Georgia animal hospitals and rescue organizations led by Duluth-based Planned PEThood of Georgia recently published an outline for how the state can tackle the problem of shelter overpopulation.
According to the white paper, better coordination between the more than 1,200 animal welfare groups across the state and helping more people access the care already available are essential to reducing the number of animals in shelters.
According to the groups, more than 150,000 cats and dogs enter Georgia shelters annually, leading to more than 30,000 deaths each year.
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