


A dramatic new survey released today by American Humane Association reveals the most compelling evidence to date of the vital and extraordinary bond between people and their pets, particularly between children and the animals they grew up with.
Indeed, four in 10 individuals say that the loss of a childhood pet from injury, disease or old age continues to affect them as adults.
A staggering three to four million healthy, adoptable pets are euthanized every year at shelters across America.
AHA's new research study seeks to find out why and what can be done to improve the situation.
It has been said that veterinarians are universal biologists or universal physicians.
No other profession better understands health and disease among so many species.
