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Animal Overpopulation (when speaking in terms of domestic animals) is where there is a significantly higher number of pets as compared to homes which desire a pet.  It is painful for animals as well as humans.  I believe animal overpopulation is a problem when older cats who are sweet and deserve a forever home have to be put down because irresponsible owners don't spay their cat and it has a million kittens.  I saw this occur with Julip. The most visible sign of animal overpopulation is the massive wall of mewing kittens, the product of responsible owners. 
I don't feel that our society views animal overpopulation as a serious problem.  Besides The Price is Right reminding people to spay and neuter their pets, there isn't a lot of literature.  I've heard the complaint from individuals that they can't afford to spay or neuter their pet.  Though I may sound cold-heated, I really feel like the family shouldn't have a pet.  (They have 3, two female dogs and one male.)  I really feel that the biggest possible improvement to the overpopulation problem would be publicizing low-cost spay and neuter clinics.  I searched for a clinic in the Reidsville area and it was so difficult to find one I gave up.  I found one directory with many links to different sites but the sites were either impossible to navigate or just dead.  I realize it is a product of being spoiled by technology, but I don't know how to find low cost clinics without calling an animal shelter (which could feel intimidating.)