Pet adoption statistics for the United States: how many animals enter and leave shelters each year, national save rates, and how adoption rates differ from state to state. The national page draws on ASPCA and Shelter Animals Count data, and the state comparison uses Shelter Animals Count's 2024 report. Each page lists its sources so you can check the figures against the original data.
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Which US states adopt out the most pets per capita, and which have the highest intake and euthanasia rates? Data from Shelter Animals Count's 2024 report.
Updated Oct 12, 2026
US pet adoption statistics: shelter adoptions and intake, save rates, euthanasia trends, no-kill progress and adoption vs. purchase. Sources: ASPCA, SAC.
Updated Aug 24, 2026