Most shelters and rescue organizations in urban areas now require spay and neuter education which has results in educated public and decrease in numbers of animals. Shelters have now found the drop in number of puppies and kittens in the urban area. The result being that they barely have them available for adoption. The shelters have begun bringing them in from less fortunate outlying regions to supply the demand. This would help take the pressure off other areas.
The number of dogs and cats entering the shelters each year is 6-8 million. Number of dogs and cats euthanized by shelters is 3-4 million but the number being adopted is 3-4 million. These statistics alone give you an idea of the number entering the shelters. The number of shelters in U.S. is between 4000 to 6000.
Most people think of going to a pet store for purebred dogs but they can be found at times right at the shelter. There is about 25% right in the shelters to pick from and they have their shots, being checked for health, behaviour problems etc. Shelters are a good place to find a purebred pet.
The number of dogs and cats reclaimed by owners from shelters each year is between 600,000 and 750,000 which is about 15-30 % of dogs and 2-5 % of cats entering the shelter.
These statistics alone give you an indication of the number of dogs and cats moving around and through the shelters. These animals may or may not have had a home but the idea they are still out there needing attention, care and the best from owners. Pet owners can always find an pet to love from the shelter giving it only the best.
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