Though this does sadden me, I have taken a somewhat unconventional, possibly unsavory (to some), stance on the root issue of the overpopulation problem. To me it is far too easy to acquire a dog and even easier to get rid of them. With all of the shelters, humane societies, and rescue groups people discard their pets so nonchalantly *knowing* that these organizations will find them a better home. People are ignorant (most are by choice) to the fact that the percentages are not in the dogs favor. By nature I am not a cold, callous person (I would save them all if I could) but I think these organizations perpetuate and promote overpopulation by making it easy to discard a pet in somewhat good conscience and therefore believe that they should cease to exist. Have a pound and if the animal is not claimed within 5 days it will be put down. No adoptions through the pound either. Make people find homes for their own dogs if they don't want them. Make it take time, money and work (maybe even some guilt) to get rid of a dog. There should not be an easy out like there is. Make people actually take responsibility for their choices.