The biggest decline was in dogs (from 3.9 million to 3.1 million). Each year, approximately 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized (390,000 dogs and 530,000 cats). The number of dogs and cats euthanized in U.S. shelters annually has declined from approximately 2.6 million in 2011.
What is the most surrendered dog breed?
Staffordshire Terriers (Pit bulls) are the most often adopted shelter dog simply because they are the most surrendered and the most found as a stray by Animal Control Officers.
What is the least adopted dog?
The American Staffordshire Terrier is the least likely breed to be adopted. The chances are even worse for Staffordshire Terrier's who are not babies, as they get adopted at a rate of less than 50%. Chihuahuas and pit bull terriers are the two most common breeds available, and also among the least likely to be adopted.
What age are most dogs surrendered?
According to the study: The majority of the surrendered dogs (47.7 percent) and cats (40.3 percent) were between 5 months and 3 years of age. The majority of dogs (37.1 percent) and cats (30.2 percent) had been owned from seven months to one year.
Which dogs are hardest to rehome?
Staffordshire bull terriers, Jack Russells and even adorable Yorkshire terriers are revealed today as the country's dog breeds most likely to end up unwanted in animal rescue centres.
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