[CricketBaby]

How many animals enter animal shelters each year? And how many are euthanized?

The HSUS estimates that animal shelters care for between 6–8 million dogs and cats every year in the United States, of whom approximately 3–4 million are euthanized. At this time The HSUS can only estimate these figures because there is no central data reporting agency for animal shelters.

This overpopulation of companion animals is widely acknowledged across the country by professionals and experts in the animal welfare field. Overpopulation is a tragedy. There are simply not enough responsible homes for all of these wonderful, innocent animals. At this point in time, it would be impossible to humanely house every unwanted animal in the United States.

Sorry if I hurt your feelings as this was not my intention. Please visit your local animal shelter....I was at Petsmart today and there were some really precious pups just begging to be adopted.