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Each day about 70,000 puppies and kittens are born. As compared to approximately 10,000 humans born each day, with birth rates this high, there will never be enough homes for these animals.
70,000/day
The estimated number of feral (homeless/wild) cats in the United States:
60 – 100 million
Theoretically, the number of cats that can be produced by a female cat and her offspring in 7 years time:
420,000 in 7 yrs
Theoretically, the number of dogs that can be produced by a female dog and her offspring in 6 years time:
67,000 in 6 yrs
Current number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year: 6-8 million
HSUS estimate
Current number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year: Despite these horrific numbers, there is hope. In 1973, approximately 13 million animals were euthanized by shelters, before the onset of public awareness and spay/neuter programs. 4-5 million
HSUS estimate
Percentage of all dogs entering shelters that are killed: 61%
Percentage of all cats entering shelters that are killed: 75%
Percentage of dogs in shelters who are purebred: 25%
HSUS estimate
The cost imposed on U.S. taxpayers each year to impound, shelter, euthanize, and dispose of homeless animals. $2 billion
USA Today estimate
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