- Too many cats in the house.
- Allergies in the family.
- Owner is moving.
- Cost of pet maintenance.
- Landlord does not allow pets.
- No homes available for littermates.
- House-soiling.
- Owner having personal problems.
- Inadequate facilities.
- Doesn't get along with other pets.
Data collected from 1994-1997. For more information, visit the National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy's Regional Shelter Survey website.