Homeless and abandoned animals carpet streets throughout the world but developing nations are particularly afflicted with the lack of resources and education that lead to the epidemic. According to the U.S. Humane Society, a female cat can have up to three litters of five kittens per year, potentially producing 420,000 cats in seven years total. In just six years, one female dog and her brood can deliver as many as 67,000 puppies. Suzan Crane reports on Costa Rica’s countless street animal population and what’s being done to help them.
Originally published in Landings, Nature Air’s in-flight magazine. DOWNLOAD
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