Animal Shelters Spring Into Action During their Busiest Time of Year
Submitted on Oct 17, 2009 (Original item from May 2009)
Companion Animals | Pet Adoption, Rescue or Shelters | Pet Overpopulation | Pet Ownership
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Short Description:
This May 2009 survey of Canadian animal shelters found that they held three times more cats than dogs and four times more kittens than puppies. Sources of shelter intake include most strays and abandonments, but also relinquishments due to owners who move and financial issues.
Abstract:
According to survey findings, shelters have an average of 30 cats and 12 dogs available for adoption. Nearly one-half (48%) of Canadian shelters say that spring is the busiest season. In addition, shelters say that on average three times as many cats as dogs, and four times as many kittens as puppies are within their facilities.
Spot Check Number:
1192
Sponsor:
Iams
Animal Type:
Dogs, Cats, Companion Animals
Record Type:
News Article
Research Method:
Telephone Survey
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
103
Population Descriptors:
Canadian pet shelters
Year Conducted:
May 2009
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