Each year, hundreds of thousands of adoptable and healthy animals are euthanized in US pounds and shelters, often due to lack of resources, overcrowding, and length of time in these facilities, a gut-wrenching practice that must come to an end. By signing this petition, one is calling for attention and change on both the local and national level, promoting the implementation of safer alternatives for these animals such as an increase in funding of shelters and rescue centers and prioritization of healthy and stable pet ownership. This collective effort can save the lives of millions of animals in the US, changing the trajectory of society to be more compassionate towards these animals in need.