Lets talk about U.S Animal Shelters and Pet Ownership:
U.S Animal Shelters
Every year it is reported 6.5 million companion animals enter the U.S animal shelters nationwide. Only 4 million find a home each year leaving a high retention of unwanted animals in the shelter system.
Facts
Here are some facts also found on this amazing resource on the World Animal Foundation website.
Pitbull’s are one of 6 most common surrendered breeds
86.9 households in the US own a pet
Almost 390,000 Dogs are euthanized in shelters annually
ASPCA reports pet problems are the most common reason that owners re homed their pet, accounting for 47% of re homed dogs and 42% re homed cats. Problems are defined as problematic behaviors and aggressive behaviors.