Euthanasia of dogs and cats drops in U.S.

Across the United States there has been a significant drop in the number of dogs and cats being euthanized at animal shelters. In fact, in 1970 there were 20 million pets euthanized in the U.S. and that number has dropped to about 3 million in 2011.

It is shown that pets are now more commonly living out their lives in pet care facilities and with families.

The decline in the number of animals being put down is due to changes within the standard of care for pets in America at shelters and by pet owners. A big part of this decline is a result of widespread awareness of appropriate pet ownership.

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