6.5 million animals enter shelters each year 3.3 million are dogs 3.2 million are cats 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized each year 670k are dogs 860k are cats 710k animals who enter shelters as strays are returned to their respectful owners 620k are dogs 90k are cats Breeding Info: Dogs 23% are obtained through an animal shelter or the humane society 34% are obtained through a breeder Cats 3% are obtained through a breeder "31% are obtained through an animal shelter or the humane society: