
| Hannah Rescued from a puppy mill by PuppymillRescue |
| Buddy Found seeking shelter in a dilapidated garage |
| Dogs we have shared our homes and hearts with |
![]() | Statistics from the Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council | |
| (PIJAC) indicate that approximately 3,500 to 3,700 of the 11,500 to 12,000 U.S. pet stores sell cats and dogs. PIJAC also estimates that pet stores sell 300,000 to 400,000 puppies every year. The HSUS estimates the number to be 500,000. |
![]() | In six years, one female dog and her offspring can | |
| theoretically produce 67,000 dogs. |
![]() | Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year: 6-8 | |
| million (HSUS estimate) |
![]() | Number of cats and dogs euthanized by shelters each year: | |
| 3-4 million (HSUS estimate) |


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