ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Overpopulation in domestic animals

Okay kiddo, do you have any pets like cats, dogs or rabbits at home? Imagine if you had a lot of them and your house was really crowded. That's what happens when there are too many domestic animals in the world.

When there are too many domestic animals, it's hard to take care of them all properly. They might not have enough food, water or space to live comfortably. This can make the animals sick and unhappy.

Another problem is that when there are too many animals, they start having babies quickly. This means that even more animals are added to the population, making it even harder to take care of them all.

So, if you have a pet at home or if you see stray animals outside, it's important to make sure they are spayed or neutered. This means their bodies are changed so they can't have babies. By doing this, we can control the population of domestic animals and make sure they are all happy and healthy!
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