A vital component of our commitment to animal welfare is our promise to the community to be open and honest in our operations. Each month we will publish our these numbers so all can see at a glance how we’re doing in our efforts to help animals. What you’ll find:
- Number of animals currently in our care
- Intake (includes strays and relinquished from the public)
- Number of adoptions
- Number of animals in foster and rescue
- Number of animals transferred to outside organizations
- Number of euthanasias
- Number of spays and neuters
When reviewing our statistics, consider the following:
-The number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year is 6–8 million.
-The number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year is 3–4 million.
-Less than 2% of the animals received at shelters have identification.
-Most animals that shelters receive with identification, have outdated contact information.
-The number of cats and dogs reclaimed by owners from shelters each year is only 15–30% of dogs and 2–5% of cats entering shelters.
-The number of animal shelters in the United States is between 4,000 and 6,000.
-The average number of litters a fertile cat can produce in one year is 3.
-The average number of kittens in a feline litter is 4–6.
-In seven years, one female cat and her offspring can theoretically produce 420,000 cats.
-The average number of litters a fertile dog can produce in one year is 2
-The average number of puppies in a canine litter is 6–10.
-In six years, one female dog and her offspring can theoretically produce 67,000 dogs. (estimates by HSUS)