Why Are Dogs Given Up? - Petfinder
This study was conducted by the National Council of Pet population study and policy. Look at the bottom to see the membership group!
Some interesting facts collected. What I found surprising that the top 10 reasons dogs were given up only accounted for about 40 odd % of the total. No one single reason was over 10%.
Interesting to me, an overwhelming % surrendered animals prior to 3yrs old and ones that were sourced from family or friends.
I am reminded based on some stats the APPA - American Pet Products Association who conducts massive 2yr surveys that approximately 40% of the 83 million dogs in homes in the States are sourced from family or friends.
This would not match up to what my perception is. I thought there would be more grouping around several reasons. Here on this board we see, having a baby, moving, being forced to move by landlord changing dog ownership rules, behavioural problems and or lack of ability to housebreak.
More study is needed in this arena. I think nobody wants to see any dog having to go to a shelter anywhere.
This study seems to underscore the importance of veterinary care and obedience training as two preventative measures/tools that might help to reduce the surrender of dogs.