{"id":25045,"date":"2022-03-25T11:16:38","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:16:38","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:16:38","slug":"how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"How many dogs are in shelters in the world?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_dogs_are_in_shelters_in_the_world\" title=\"How many dogs are in shelters in the world?\">How many dogs are in shelters in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#What_percentage_of_pets_come_from_shelters\" title=\"What percentage of pets come from shelters?\">What percentage of pets come from shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#Did_you_know_that_between_6_8_million_dogs_and_cats_enter_animal_shelters_each_year_and_34_million_of_those_are_euthanized\" title=\"Did you know that between 6 8 million dogs and cats enter animal shelters each year and 3\/4 million of those are euthanized?\">Did you know that between 6 8 million dogs and cats enter animal shelters each year and 3\/4 million of those are euthanized?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#What_percentage_of_dogs_are_euthanized\" title=\"What percentage of dogs are euthanized?\">What percentage of dogs are euthanized?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_dogs_are_in_the_World_2020\" title=\"How many dogs are in the World 2020?\">How many dogs are in the World 2020?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_dogs_are_in_the_shelter_in_the_US\" title=\"How many dogs are in the shelter in the US?\">How many dogs are in the shelter in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_animal_shelters_are_in_the_world\" title=\"How many animal shelters are in the world?\">How many animal shelters are in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_dogs_are_up_for_adoption_in_the_world\" title=\"How many dogs are up for adoption in the world?\">How many dogs are up for adoption in the world?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#What_percentage_of_shelter_animals_are_adopted\" title=\"What percentage of shelter animals are adopted?\">What percentage of shelter animals are adopted?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#What_percent_of_pets_are_abandoned\" title=\"What percent of pets are abandoned?\">What percent of pets are abandoned?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_pets_are_abandoned_by_their_owners_each_year\" title=\"How many pets are abandoned by their owners each year?\">How many pets are abandoned by their owners each year?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_dogs_are_put_down_in_shelters_each_year\" title=\"How many dogs are put down in shelters each year?\">How many dogs are put down in shelters each year?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_cats_are_killed_in_shelters_each_year\" title=\"How many cats are killed in shelters each year?\">How many cats are killed in shelters each year?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_cats_and_dogs_are_euthanized_each_day\" title=\"How many cats and dogs are euthanized each day?\">How many cats and dogs are euthanized each day?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#What_is_the_number_one_reason_dogs_are_surrendered_to_shelters\" title=\"What is the number one reason dogs are surrendered to shelters?\">What is the number one reason dogs are surrendered to shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#What_percentage_of_dogs_are_euthanized_each_year_in_America\" title=\"What percentage of dogs are euthanized each year in America?\">What percentage of dogs are euthanized each year in America?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#Are_most_dogs_euthanized\" title=\"Are most dogs euthanized?\">Are most dogs euthanized?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_dogs_are_euthanized\" title=\"How many dogs are euthanized?\">How many dogs are euthanized?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_dogs_are_euthanized_daily_in_the_US\" title=\"How many dogs are euthanized daily in the US?\">How many dogs are euthanized daily in the US?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_dogs_are_there_in_the_world_2021\" title=\"How many dogs are there in the world 2021?\">How many dogs are there in the world 2021?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_dogs_are_there_in_the_world_2022\" title=\"How many dogs are there in the world 2022?\">How many dogs are there in the world 2022?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#Are_there_more_cats_or_dogs_in_the_world_2020\" title=\"Are there more cats or dogs in the world 2020?\">Are there more cats or dogs in the world 2020?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_dogs_are_in_the_US_in_2021\" title=\"How many dogs are in the US in 2021?\">How many dogs are in the US in 2021?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_dogs_are_in_the_US_2020\" title=\"How many dogs are in the U.S. 2020?\">How many dogs are in the U.S. 2020?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-are-in-shelters-in-the-world\/#How_many_dogs_are_killed_a_day\" title=\"How many dogs are killed a day?\">How many dogs are killed a day?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_in_shelters_in_the_world\"><\/span>How many dogs are in shelters in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With Rescue Dogs In Demand, More Shelters Look Far Afield For Fido. There are <b>more than 200 million stray dogs worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals estimates about 3.3 million dogs enter U.S. animal shelters every year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percentage_of_pets_come_from_shelters\"><\/span>What percentage of pets come from shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>61% Of Pet Households Care for More Than One Animal In 2020, <b>19% of all dogs came from a shelter. Also, 26% of owned cats in the US were from animal shelters. Between 20192020, stray cats in shelters had the lowest percentage since 2015  only 21%. Between 20172018, it was 32%.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Did_you_know_that_between_6_8_million_dogs_and_cats_enter_animal_shelters_each_year_and_34_million_of_those_are_euthanized\"><\/span>Did you know that between 6 8 million dogs and cats enter animal shelters each year and 3\/4 million of those are euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the United States, about 68 million dogs and cats enter animal shelters every year, and 34 million of those animals are euthanized [1]. In other words, about 50% of the total canines and felines that enter animal shelters are put to death annually.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percentage_of_dogs_are_euthanized\"><\/span>What percentage of dogs are euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>56 percent of dogs and 71 percent of cats that enter animal shelters are euthanized. More cats are euthanized than dogs because they are more likely to enter a shelter without any owner identification.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_in_the_World_2020\"><\/span>How many dogs are in the World 2020?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The global dog population is estimated to be <b>900 million and rising.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_in_the_shelter_in_the_US\"><\/span>How many dogs are in the shelter in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Facts about U.S. Animal Shelters: Approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, <b>approximately 3.1 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_animal_shelters_are_in_the_world\"><\/span>How many animal shelters are in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Currently, it is estimated that there are <b>approximately 5,000 independently-run animal shelters operating nationwide.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_up_for_adoption_in_the_world\"><\/span>How many dogs are up for adoption in the world?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We&#8217;ve learned a lot about national animal shelter statistics. You now know that 6.5 million animals enter US shelters each year. Out of those, about <b>3.2 million get adopted. Unfortunately, another three million are euthanized.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percentage_of_shelter_animals_are_adopted\"><\/span>What percentage of shelter animals are adopted?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Around 3.2 Million Shelter Animals Get Adopted Each Year That&#8217;s why pet owners must take the proper measures and avoid losing their furry friends. Some options are microchipping or a wireless dog fence. According to the shelter population estimates, <b>as many as 48% of dogs and 50% of cats are adopted<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percent_of_pets_are_abandoned\"><\/span>What percent of pets are abandoned?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>32. Problems with the pet are the primary reason people abandon their animals. So, how many animals are abandoned each year? Looking at the stats, <b>almost 47% of rehomed dogs and 42% of rehomed cats are abandoned by owners due to pet problems.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_pets_are_abandoned_by_their_owners_each_year\"><\/span>How many pets are abandoned by their owners each year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of the approximately 6.5 million companion animals who enter shelters nationwide every year, approximately 3.3 million are dogs and 3.2 million are cats. Each year, approximately <b>1.5 million animals are euthanized (670,00 dogs and 860,000 cats).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_put_down_in_shelters_each_year\"><\/span>How many dogs are put down in shelters each year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each year, approximately 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized (<b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cats_are_killed_in_shelters_each_year\"><\/span>How many cats are killed in shelters each year?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of the <b>3 million cats and dogs euthanized in shelters each year, approximately 2.4 million (80%) are healthy and treatable and could have been adopted into new homes. Number cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year: 4 million. Percentage of cats euthanized in shelters: 70%<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_cats_and_dogs_are_euthanized_each_day\"><\/span>How many cats and dogs are euthanized each day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>950 cats<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_number_one_reason_dogs_are_surrendered_to_shelters\"><\/span>What is the number one reason dogs are surrendered to shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We have impressions of what&#8217;s happening, but now we have objective data that will help us develop specific programs to address the issues that have been identified. The top 10 reasons for relinquishment are: Dogs  Moving, 7 percent; <b>landlord not allowing pet, 6 percent; too many animals in household, 4 percent; cost <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percentage_of_dogs_are_euthanized_each_year_in_America\"><\/span>What percentage of dogs are euthanized each year in America?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Different organizations and institutions quote varying numbers as to how many potential pets are put down. According to the ASPCA, about 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized each year in the US, which includes about 670,000 dogs and 860,000 cats. According to PETA, this number sits at 3 million cats and dogs.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_most_dogs_euthanized\"><\/span>Are most dogs euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Who is no 1 dog in world?Breed2018 Rank2017 RankLabrador Retrievers11German Shepherd Dogs22Golden Retrievers33French Bulldogs44<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_euthanized\"><\/span>How many dogs are euthanized?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each year, approximately 920,000 shelter animals are euthanized (<b>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.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_euthanized_daily_in_the_US\"><\/span>How many dogs are euthanized daily in the US?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sadly, <b>about 950 cats and dogs are euthanized daily across the country because of lack of space, Castle says. Cats are killed more than twice as frequently as dogs, even though about 5 percent more dogs enter shelters, Best Friends reports.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_there_in_the_world_2021\"><\/span>How many dogs are there in the world 2021?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In 2021 alone, more than 110 pets have died from being poisoned from pet food that has since been recalled. There are <b>more than 900 million dogs around the world, and their population continues to grow. Around 600 million cats are living on the planet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_there_in_the_world_2022\"><\/span>How many dogs are there in the world 2022?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>900 million pups<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_more_cats_or_dogs_in_the_world_2020\"><\/span>Are there more cats or dogs in the world 2020?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With over 470 million dogs kept as pets worldwide, dogs came out on top as the leading type of pet in 2018. Within the same year, there were <b>roughly 370 million pet cats in the world<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_in_the_US_in_2021\"><\/span>How many dogs are in the US in 2021?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How many dog owners are there in the United States? There are <b>63.4 million households in the United States that have dogs. The number has steadily risen since 2000 with the exception of 2002 and 2015 when dog ownership declined.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_in_the_US_2020\"><\/span>How many dogs are in the U.S. 2020?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>89.7 million dogs<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_dogs_are_killed_a_day\"><\/span>How many dogs are killed a day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For the first time on record, the total number of dogs and cats killed in America&#8217;s shelters for a given year has dropped below the one million mark  to about 800,000 for the 2017 calendar year, or <b>nearly 2,200 dogs and cats killed every day.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How many dogs are in shelters in the world?What percentage of pets come from shelters?Did you know that between 6 8 million dogs and cats enter animal shelters each year and 3\/4 million of those are euthanized?What percentage of dogs are euthanized?How many dogs are in the World 2020?How many dogs are&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25045","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25045"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25045"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25045\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}