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Fast Facts:
-Nationally, 6 to 8 million animals enter shelters each year (Source: No Voice Unheard)
-Approximately 3 to 4 million animals are euthanized in shelters nationwide. Over a quarter-million each month. 405 each hour. One every nine seconds. (Source: No Voice Unheard)
-Studies indicate that less than 20% of animals currently in homes were adopted from shelters. Most are obtained from family, friends, or neighbors. (Source: No Voice Unheard)
-Estimates indicate that 30 to 60 millions feral cats living in the United States. (Source: No Voice Unheard and Alley Cat Allies)
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Resources For More Information:
The National Council on Pet Population and Study's report "Exploring the Surplus Cat and Dog Problem: Highlights of Five Research Publications Regarding Relinquishment of Pets"
HSUS' First Strike: The Connection Between Animal Cruelty and Human Violence
CNN's "U.S. is a Nation of 360 Million - Pets: Evolving Relationships Result In Complicated, Pampered Pets"
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