A decade ago, it seemed that we were on the verge of solving the problem of unwanted adoptable dogs and cats in the US, and with it the euthanasia of healthy animals. Alas, despite good progress due to the massive efforts of many animal organizations and individual pet lovers, thet goal still is frustratingly elusive. However, AIA remains committed to the cause of saving lives with our focus on pet adoptions, low cost and no cost spay and neuter programs, opposing the purposeful breeding of dogs and cats and the organizations which promote the industry (e.g. the AKC, private breeders and puppy mills), and fighting laws and ordinances which discriminate against certain dog breeds.