HSUS Pet Overpopulation Estimates

Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year
6-8 million

Number of cat and dogs euthanized by shelters each year
3-4 million

Number of cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year
3-4 million

Number of cats and dogs reclaimed by owners from shelters each year
600K – 750K
30% dogs
2-5% cats

Number of animal shelters in the United States
4K- 6K

Percentage of dogs in shelters who are purebred
25%

Average number of litters a fertile cat can produce in 1 year
3

Average number of kittens in a feline litter
4 – 6

Average number of litters a fertile dog can produce in one year
2

Average number of puppies in a canine litter
6 – 10

Estimated by HSUS as of October 12, 2006

SOLUTION:Spay and Neuter your pets and the strays