Companion Animal Overpopulation and Homelessness | PETA
What Happens to Homeless Animals? Homeless dogs and cats on the streets get hit by cars, are vulnerable to attacks by other animals and cruel people, and contract, spread, suffer and die from contagious diseases. Simple infections left untreated can become deadly, and internal and external parasites literally eat them alive.
Shelter Intake and Surrender | Animal Homelessness | ASPCA
Surrendered animals are animals whose owners can no longer care for them due to financial, behavioral or other unforeseen barriers. Due to these overwhelming intake rates, shelters often struggle to adopt out all—or even most—of the animals who come through their doors.
Keeping People and Pets Together - National Alliance to End Homelessness
Evidence shows that animal companionship is fortifying and contributes to the emotional well-being of people experiencing homelessness, including encouraging owners to obtain sobriety, leave abusive relationships, and avoid incarceration.
Pets of the Homeless | We Provide Food & Care for Pets of the Homeless
Feeding Pets of the Homeless® is the first national nonprofit providing pet food and emergency veterinary care to pets that belong to people experiencing homelessness. GET HELP. DONATE NOW. UNCONDITIONAL LOVE - LOYALTY - COMPANIONSHIP - PROTECTION. We believe every pet deserves not to be hungry or suffer from an illness or injury.
2023 Statistics - Shelter Animals Count
Shelter Animals Count’s Annual Analysis report compares animal sheltering from 2023 to 2022, 2021 and 2019 (pre-pandemic). DOWNLOAD THE REPORT Dig Into Historical Data with New Dashboard
Homeless domesticated animals across the U.S. - ArcGIS StoryMaps
What is the crisis in the U.S of homeless dogs and cats, how has it worsened, and in what ways can it be helped?
People with Pets Experiencing Homelessness - ASPCA
Studies have shown that people experiencing homelessness report that their pets provide a sense of responsibility and are a reason to live, reduce substance use, and motivated them to seek healthcare. Moreover, pets are viewed as a stable source of …
Pet Statistics | Shelter Intake and Surrender - ASPCA
We estimate that the number of dogs and cats entering U.S. shelters annually has declined from approximately 7.2 million in 2011. The biggest decline was in dogs (from 3.9 million to 3.1 million). Each year, approximately 920,000 shelter animals …
10 Shocking Animal Homelessness Statistics & Facts (2024 Update)
2024年8月23日 · Animal homelessness is a growing problem that can be seen in cities, rural areas, and even in animal sanctuaries. A lack of neutering or spaying, in addition to issues such as illegal puppy mills and overcrowded shelters, are a number of factors contributing to animal homelessness – and the need for solutions is greater than ever.
Why animal shelters are facing a new crisis - National Geographic
2021年9月7日 · Across North America, staffing shortages and the pandemic make it a struggle to help homeless dogs, cats, and rabbits. Buddha, Atlas, and Adonis peer out of a kennel at the Fulton County animal...