Pet Adoption CapstoneAdoption Statistics from 2016
- Approximately 4 million shelter animals are adopted each year.
- Each year, approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized.
- APPA survey shows that 37% of dogs are adopted from a shelter.
- Estimated number of rescue groups and animal shelters in North America is 10,000
- Estimated amount spent by animal control orgainzations annually is $800 million to $1 billion.
