Intake is slightly down, adoptions remain strong but stagnant, shelters and rescues continue to face mounting pressure to move animals through the system as resources are stretched thin. · discover why u. s. As we reach the midpoint of 2025, the data tells a story that is both familiar and urgent. The number of dogs euthanized in shelters is rising, despite more adoptions, because of a nearly 6% increase in dogs taken in, transferred, or returned to shelters. Are overwhelmed and overflowing. This imbalance isn’t just a statistic—it directly impacts length of stay for pets in shelters , especially for large dogs , and ultimately affects the welfare of both animals and staff. An outlier once again, private shelters without contracts saw a 5. 8% decrease in dog adoptions this year , which threatens the overall progress made for dogs throughout the interwoven animal welfare ecosystem. With more workers heading back to the office and pet essentials like food and veterinary care prices swelling, the number of. Animal shelters are overwhelmed and learn how overcrowding, staffing issues, and adoptions are impacting pets nationwide. · in the past week, the shelter says 140 dogs came in, putting their facility over capacity with 367 animals. More animals are coming in than going out. Now, several canines are running out of time as the shelter runs out of space. · our 2025 mid- year report shows the trendline is still above capacity: · animal shelters across the u. s.

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