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About how many dogs and cats entered U.S. shelters and rescues in 2025?
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95 million households
The figure comes from APPA's survey of pet owners, cited in its 2026 State of the Industry Report, which tracks ownership by species and generation.
Source: American Pet Products Association (APPA), 2025 National Pet Owners Survey (2025) americanpetproducts.org
French Bulldog
It topped the list for the fourth year in a row. The Labrador Retriever had held No. 1 for 31 years before that.
Source: American Kennel Club, Most Popular Dog Breeds (2025) akc.org
59%
Owner surrenders were the next biggest source at 30%, a pattern consistent with prior years.
Source: ASPCA, U.S. Animal Shelter Statistics (2025) aspca.org
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