Nationally five out of ten dogs in shelters and seven out of ten cats in shelters are destroyed because there is no one to adopt them. Approximately 5 million to 7 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year, and approximately 3 million to 4 million are euthanized. (Source: ASPCA)
Millions more cats and dogs never even make it to shelters. Historically, America's taxpayers bear the cost of picking up, housing and ultimately euthanizing these homeless animals. Nationally, the cost is estimated at $2 billion.
Although many of these animals are healthy and adoptable, the sheer number of them outweighs the availability of good homes. For instance, a single female cat and her offspring can produce 420,000 cats in seven years; a female dog and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs in just six years.
This single day is recognized by many countries, but every day is homeless animal day for millions of cats and dogs throughout the world. Please go out and adopt a pet for your family to give a pet a good home!
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