Companion Animals
6 to 8 Million Dogs and Cats:
Every year, 6 to 8 million dogs and cats enter shelters, and 3 to 4 million shelter dogs and cats are killed.
80 Percent of Puppies:
Most pet store puppies (and 80 percent of the American Kennel Club's business) come from puppy mills, mass-breeding operations in which ill, suffering dogs are kept in deplorable conditions. They breed between 2 and 4 million puppies each year.
Examples of Animals in Human Entertainment
7,600 Puppies and 11,400 Young or Adult Dogs:
In 2000 approximately 7,600 greyhound puppies deemed not fast enough to race were killed, as were an estimated 11,400 "retired" dogs. Retired greyhounds, who suffer greatly as racers, may also be sold to research labs or used to breed future litters.
100 Percent of Major Circuses:
Every major circus featuring animals has been cited for violations of the minimal standards of care under the Animal Welfare Act. The very nature of traveling circuses means that beyond cruel, highly abusive training and fear-induced performances, the elephants and other animals must also endure countless hours and days confined in boxcars and trailers.
As of Jan. 4, 2007, Canadians own a total of eight million dogs and cats.
survey shows that 35 percent of Canadian households have dogs
yes most dogs are not well fed and are poorly kept warm
300,000per year.....?
Not many
There are an estimated 3 to 4 million cats and dogs that are euthanized in the UK each year. Sadly, many of these animals are healthy, but unwanted.
It is estimated that there are between 1.5 to 2 million dogs euthanized every year. This would translate to 0.06 dogs euthanized each second.
too many. :(
On average, around 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized every year in the United States, with about 670,000 dogs and 860,000 cats being euthanized. This breaks down to approximately 4,500 dogs and cats euthanized each day.
Answer This is from 'humansociety.org'. This is the official humane society from the United States.Estimated number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year:6-8 million (HSUS estimate) Estimated number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year:3-4 million (HSUS estimate) Estimated number of cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year:3-4 million (HSUS estimate) Estimated number of cats and dogs reclaimed by owners from shelters each year:30 percent of dogs and 2-5 percent of cats entering shelters (HSUS estimate) Estimated number of animal shelters in the United States:3,500 (HSUS estimate) Estimated percent of dogs in shelters who are purebred:25 percent (HSUS estimate)
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According to the required report they sent to the Virginia Dept of Agriculture and Consumer Services: * 759 dogs were euthanized * 11 were adopted out * 1 dog died in their shelter Cats fared even worse: * 1026 euthanized * 4 adopted * but none died in the shelter that year
Approximately 3-4 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters each year. However there is no way to determine the exact numbers because there are too many animals and shelters. And no, there are no sources that I can find that have just the numbers for the cats. IT'S SO FRUSTRATING!!!!
Unfortunately there is no real answer to this question as the humane society and animal rescue groups do not combine their adoption numbers. However, no amount of adoptions will make up for the 3 million cats and dogs that were euthanized last year. Please spay and neuter your pets.
4 dogs and 3 cats
Sadly, thousands of dogs are put down a day. So over 1,000,000 dogs have to be put down a year. Its better than to watch them suffer even though it is the hardest decision you'll have too make.
There is a surplus population of cats and dogs. No one is willing to take care of them, so to keep them from running wild in human-populated areas (which can be a health hazard because of diseases like rabies), they are euthanized. This is considered the most painless way to end their lives. You can do your part to prevent euthanization by spaying or neutering your pets, and by adopting from shelters like the Humane Society instead of purchasing your pet from breeders.