The first is to develop legislation that requires pet owners to sterilize their animals. Exceptions could be if Dallas, Texas is less than six months old, has a breeder's license he must obtain from the state, or if he is a service dog and has the paperwork to prove it , but even that could be optional (“Required”). If the State of Michigan has this law, overpopulation will decrease very quickly due to fines that people will have to pay at least $500 (“Legislation”). The second solution is to sterilize your animal immediately after receiving it rather than from a breeder or at the shelter. Normally, shelters include the cost of sterilizations in the price of the animal. The last solution that will help you is probably the easiest to implement: making sure the animals are microchipped or have a collar and tag with all your contact information. If your animal gets lost, it does not go directly to the shelter, it returns directly to its