5-overpopulation Flashcards
In the US there are __ dogs and cats born for every person
7
70,000 dogs/cats born each day
In 9 years a cat and her descendants will produce how many cats
Over 11 million
Out of every five animals born, how many stay home where it was born
1
How many animals enter shelters every year in US
5-7 million (or 6-8)
How many shelter cats are claimed by their owners
2-5% (less than sometimes)
Overall, how many cats and dogs are claimed by their owners
10%
The majority (48%) of where people get their animals
Strays or from friends of rescuers
What % or dogs in shelters are purebred
25-30
Of animals brought into shelters what % of dogs and cats are euthanized
55% of dogs
71% of cats
64% overall
Most animals euthanized peaked in what year
1970 (23.4 million euthanized)
Historically, the majority of animals euthanized in shelters have been
Healthy and adoptable
Estimate # of feral cats
Tens of millions
Pets should be spayed or neutered by how old
5 months of age
