Rescue Facts
Approximately 6.3 million animals end up in shelters each year
Approximately 4.2 million animals are adopted each year
Most animals end up in shelters for either owner surrender or they were found on the street
Less than 2% of cats and 15% of dogs are reunited with owners
25-30% of dogs that enter shelters are purebred
Only 10% of shelter animals are spayed/neutered
Approximately 52% of shelters are kill shelters
The main reason for euthanasia is overcrowding
About 390,000 dogs are euthanized each year
5 US states with most euthanasias, accounting for 52% of all animals killed in 2019:
California (100,239)
Texas (96,707)
North Carolina (47,652)
Florida (45,503)
Louisiana (32,150)
How to Help
ADOPT, ADOPT, ADOPT
Never purchase from a breeder
Contact your legislator and tell them to put an end to puppy mills
Spay and neuter your pets
End breed discrimination
Research free or discounted TNR (trap-neuter-release) Programs