{"id":881,"date":"2022-10-19T18:12:25","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T17:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/?p=881"},"modified":"2024-02-18T14:03:27","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T14:03:27","slug":"pet-statistics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petpedia.co\/blog\/pet-statistics\/","title":{"rendered":"30 Pet Statistics for 2024: By the Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"
If you\u2019re American and an animal lover, it\u2019s very likely you\u2019ve owned a pup or a kitty your entire life. <\/span>Pet statistics<\/span> show that US households are the most likely to have a pet compared to the rest of the world.<\/span><\/p>\n Whether you have a cat, dog, bird, guinea pig, bunny, or reptile, this article will provide you with the most relevant facts and figure you want to know.<\/span><\/p>\n Even though we, as animal lovers, may think that there can never be too many animals, the high <\/span>number of pets in the US<\/span> is creating some serious issues\u2014let\u2019s view the disturbing numbers.<\/span><\/p>\n (<\/span>ASPCA<\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n Luckily, the digits are in decline\u2014it\u2019s estimated that the number of animals entering shelters has dropped by 12.5% since 2011 when it was 7.2 million.<\/span><\/p>\n Interestingly, more cats than dogs get in shelters yearly:<\/span><\/p>\n The number of dogs in shelters is significantly lower today than a decade ago\u2014it went from 3.9 to 3.1 million.<\/span><\/p>\n (<\/span>National Today<\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n Cat overpopulation<\/span> is real, numbers indicate. The shocking number is based on different surveys, the total number of cats brought to shelters, and telemetry studies.<\/span><\/p>\n However, considering these purring companions’ overpopulation rate, the number may change daily.<\/span><\/p>\n (<\/span>K9 of Mine<\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s pretty difficult to estimate the number of puppies per litter. The number typically varies depending on a dog\u2019s age, size, and breed.<\/span><\/p>\n However, it’s thought that miniature breeds usually give birth to around three puppies. In contrast, larger breeds produce seven puppies per litter.<\/span><\/p>\n The numbers are based on a study published in 2011 that examined over 10,000 litters of 224 different breeds.<\/span><\/p>\n (<\/span>PEDIGREE Foundation<\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n Spaying or neutering is essential. Not only does it fight the rising overpopulation of strays, but it also prevents uterine infections and tumors.<\/span><\/p>\n Strays received by shelters have a mere<\/span> 10% chance of already being spayed or neutered<\/b><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n (<\/span>WorldAtlas)<\/span> (<\/span>ASPCA<\/span>)<\/span><\/p>\n According to the World Health Organization, there are around 200 million stray canines worldwide, making <\/span>dog overpopulation<\/span> a severe issue globally. <\/span>North America has over 70 million stray dogs<\/b><\/a>, while Europe has 43 million. Apart from being very popular companions, dogs are some of the <\/span>most abandoned pets<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\nTop Ten Pet Statistics for 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Pets in Shelters: Overpopulation and Abandonment<\/strong><\/h3>\n
1. 6.3 million pets enter animal shelters across the US every year.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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2. There are around 73 million stray cats in the United States.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
3. Female dogs usually have one or two litters yearly and an average of 4\u20136 puppies per litter.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
4. It\u2019s estimated that only 10% of the animals brought into shelters have been neutered or spayed.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
5. There are more than 200 million stray dogs in the world.<\/strong><\/h4>\n