Here, let me share what goes on in Houston. The shelters are terribly overwhelmed...one weekend recently, the city shelter took in 400 animals. Hard to comprehend. There are rescues whose mission is to save the homeless dogs on the streets. There are dogs all over, sick and starving...the pictures make me sick when I see them. The problem is so horrible....here is an article about it for those who might be interested:
Animal welfare groups hit the streets to rescue strays as situation reaches crisis point - Houston Chronicle