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Did you know that.....
🐾~6.3 million animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year? Of those are ~3.1 million dogs and 3.2 million cats. (ASPCA).
🐾Only ~3.2 million animals in shelters are adopted each year. (ASPCA)
🐾~2.7 million dogs and cats are euthanized each year because shelters are too full. (The Zebra)
🐾There are ~10,000 active puppy mills in the US (Humane Society)
🐾There are ~500,000 dogs kept solely for breeding purposes in puppy mills. (Humane Society)
🐾34% of dogs are obtained from breeders vs. 23% from animal shelters/humane society. (ASPCA) 🐾~2.6 million puppies are sold each year after originating from a puppy mill. (Humane Society)
🐾~25-30% of dogs in shelters are purebreds (Best Friends Animal Society)
Animal shelters and rescues have limited space. They rely on pet lovers to adopt (and not shop) so that these loving companions can avoid the euthanasia list. Plus, when you adopt rather than go to a shop or breeder, you are caring for an animal that already needs support instead of bringing another puppy or kitten into this overpopulated world. Most animal shelters and rescues provide excellent medical care before adoption. Adopted animals are typically vaccinated and spayed/neutered. Please spay and neuter to help fight pet overpopulation.
