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Decline of animal euthanizations

Dogs behind bars at the animal shelter. 
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Dogs behind bars at the animal shelter. 
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By Metro Creative

According to the ASPCA, the number of dogs and cats euthanized in United States animal shelters has declined significantly since 2011.

The ASPCA reports that approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized each year. That number is high, but it marks an improvement over 2011, when roughly 2.6 million dogs and cats were euthanized. The ASPCA credits part of this decline in euthanizations to an increase in animal adoptions and greater success at returning stray animals to their owners.

Recent data indicates that roughly 3.2 million shelter animals are adopted each year, with a 50/50 split between dogs and cats. A greater emphasis on adoption can help reduce euthanization statistics even further.

— Metro Creative

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