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    Irresponsible pet ownership causes significant societal problems, including animal overpopulation and welfare issues. Proposed solutions involve stricter regulations and accessible spay/neuter services to mitigate these challenges.

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    Area of Science:

    • Veterinary Public Health
    • Animal Welfare Science

    Background:

    • Pet animals are integral to human society.
    • Irresponsible ownership leads to numerous problems, including surplus animals, health risks, pollution, and neglect.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the negative consequences of irresponsible pet ownership.
    • To propose urgent measures for managing pet overpopulation and welfare issues.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing problems associated with pet ownership.
    • Proposal of legislative and practical interventions.

    Main Results:

    • Identified key issues: surplus animals, health threats, pollution, nuisance, cruelty, and neglect.
    • Proposed solutions include dog wardens, population limits, enclosure/leash laws, and subsidized spay clinics.

    Conclusions:

    • Urgent and drastic action is necessary to address the problems caused by irresponsible pet ownership.
    • A multi-faceted approach involving regulation and accessible veterinary services is recommended.