This infographic includes data about the dog adoption statistics in the United States. The infographic is also available on our blog at https://www.doggiedaysboutique.com/blog/infographics/dog-adoption-statistics-in-the-united-states/

1. References:
humanesociety.org http://bit.ly/1aa1Xg3
thedogrescuers.com http://bit.ly/1Dn6dtg
aspca.org http://bit.ly/1zFyhcx
americanhumane.org http://bitly.com/4bbGxF
An incredible number of dogs are currently owned in the United States and only a
few were acquired through adoption. This leads to many dogs being euthanized
because of overcrowding in the shelters. This infographic includes the statistics of
dogs in the United States as well as the number that enter shelters and find a
permanent home.
83.3
Million Dogs
owned in the
United States
Animal Shelter Statistics
According to the ASPCA “There are about 13,600 community animal shelters
nationwide that are independent; there is no national organization monitoring
these shelters. The terms “humane society” and “SPCA” are generic; shelters using
those names are not part of the ASPCA or the Humane Society of the United
States.“
In 6 years one unspayed female dog and her
offspring, can reproduce 67,000 dogs.
Only 20%Of owned dogs were
adopted from a shelter
55%of dogs in shelters
are euthanized
25% of dogs in shelters are pure bred
3.9Million dogs enter
shelters each year
Humane Society
1 Year - 16
2 Years - 128
3 Years - 512
4 Years –2,048
5 Years –12,288
6 Years –67,000
only10% Of dogs born will find a
permanent home
12,288
128
16
1 2 3 4 5 6
512
67,000
2,048
Year
Number of dogs
Dog Ownership Statistics
Dog Birth Statistics
0 15 30 45 60 75 90
Dogs adopted from shelters
Dogs not acquired through adoption 66,400,000
millions
16,660,000
Total dogs owned 83,300,000
Community Animal Shelters
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