Reveal 20 Shocking Dog Abuse Facts – Horrible Dog Cruelty Stats
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14. Many stray pets are unidentified and misplaced.
15. According to The Humane Society, there are approximately 3,500 animal shelters in the United States and 10,000 rescue groups and animal sanctuaries across North America.
16. Shelters are often used for animals abandoned by their owners or discovered on the streets by animal control.
17. Overcrowding shelters and a shortage of homes for adopted pets result in the deaths of approximately 2.7 million cats and dogs each year. Publicists can help your shelter find homes for pets. Register for Shelter Pet Public Relations.