The National Animal Interest Alliance publishes statistics on homeless dogs and other animals, the number of dogs euthanized and the number of dogs placed. http://www.naiashelterproject.org/pix/state_charts/910_2_euthanized_chart.jpg Even with its status as one of the wealthiest counties in the world, not just the United States, San Mateo County still kills over 1,000 dogs per year because they are in need of a home. With 20 communities in San Mateo County from Palo Alto, to South San Francisco, each community of 25,000 to 150,000 people would have to find the energy and resources to place 1 dog per week in order to end this uncivilized process. Banning the practice all together is preferable but individuals move faster than governments. So the question remains, will the supposedly enlightened people of California act? The jury has been out too long.