We Love Our Pets
We Love Our Pets
On a mission to make a difference
On a mission to make a difference
One of our missions at Paw Print Media Partners is to raise awareness about pet rescue, adoption and proper pet care. A portion of all profits will be donated to local animal charities. Here are a few facts about animal adoption. Consider adopting your next best friend!
Facts About Pet Overpopulation in the U.S.:
- It's estimated that 70-80 million dogs and 74-96 million cats are owned in the United States. Approximately 37-47% of all households in the United States have a dog, and 30-37% have a cat. (Source: APPA)
- According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, approximately 40% of pet owners learned about their pet through word of mouth.
- The majority of pets are obtained from acquaintances and family members. 28% of dogs are purchased from breeders, and 29% of cats and dogs are adopted from shelters and rescues.
- More than 35% of cats are acquired as strays. (Source: APPA)
- According to the American Humane Association, the most common reasons why people relinquish or give away their dogs is because their place of residence does not allow pets (29%), not enough time, divorce/death and behavior issues (10% each). The most common reasons for cats are that they were not allowed in the residence (21%) and allergies (11%).
