Animal shelter and rescue statistics for the United States: how many shelters and rescues operate nationally and in each state, how long animals stay, and how much microchipping improves the odds of a lost pet returning home. Data comes from Shelter Animals Count, Best Friends Animal Society, and peer-reviewed research, and each page lists its sources so you can verify the figures.
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How many pets go missing each year, and how much does microchipping help? Peer-reviewed data on lost pet recovery rates and microchip registration gaps.
Updated Sep 20, 2026
How many animal shelters and rescues operate in each US state, and which rely more on rescues than shelters? State data from Shelter Animals Count.
Updated Oct 12, 2026
US animal shelter and rescue statistics: how many exist, the capacity crisis, length of stay and ASPCA programs. Sources: Shelter Animals Count, Best Friends.
Updated Aug 24, 2026