6.5 Million Animals Enter In US Yearly, But Only 3.5 Million Are Adopted, Report Shows

The latest report showed that animal shelters in the US are almost full and overwhelmed by animal surrenders from pet owners. People are urged to adopt pets from shelters to help the animal and facility.

Dogs are part of a family in the US, and treated like a friend. However, the rising rents, prices, and food have caused another concern for many pet owners. Pet owners have to surrender their dogs in animal shelters.

However, recent news reported that animal shelters have to take more abandoned dogs from pet owners, family members and streets due to financial difficulties.

Based on the 7,000 animal shelters, over 250,000 pets stayed in the animal facilities. Increasing adoption is crucial to save dogs from being euthanized, and avoid overpopulation of animals in animal shelters.

Animal Adoption in the US With Fewer Adoptions

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Dog waiting for adoption. A recent report showed that the animal shelters in the US are overwhelmed and almost full with fewer adoptions recorded. Read here to learn how to adopt a dog. The rising cost of rental has pushed many pet owners to surrender their dogs, including the strict policies from land owners. Animal organizations urged owners to allow dogs or pets with them. For older adults, the adoption will become more challenging.

The Shelter Animals Count explained that the number of stray dogs in the US managed to rise unlike in 2022. Animal shelters have to stop accepting dog surrenders due to the overpopulation crisis.

The rising cost of rental has pushed many pet owners to surrender their dogs, including the strict policies from land owners. Animal organizations urged owners to allow dogs or pets with them. For older adults, the adoption will become more challenging.

In terms of statistics, over 6.5 million animals manage to go to animal facilities. However, only 3.2 million animals are adopted.

2% more dogs became euthanized in 2023.
28% of dogs are adopted in animal facilities every year
31% of cats are adopted in animal shelters every year

As a result, adopting from shelters will become helpful to save more stray animals. For instance, dogs and cats are taken with utmost care inside animal shelters. They are provided with vaccines and sociable pets.

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Dog Adoption Tips: What Can Pet Owners Consider?

Americans can consider adopting the animal of their choice in many shelters in the US or near their area. Before adopting a dog, it is best to consult with family members to consider the size and breed. Animal shelters provide the best advice and tips for having your future pet.

Here are essential tips before adopting a pet this year in the US

Before adopting, the dog must be comfortable with your company. Animal shelters can help you with tips for socializing with pets.
Introduce your dog to your family members. People should be patient with the dog. You can bring your dog in daily physical exercise.
Set up routine and household rules for dogs, and be patient for them to learn the rules.