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How many dogs are killed each year?

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In the US alone approximately 1.2 million dogs are killed on the roads each year. The number of cats killed on the roads in the US every year is much higher at an approximation of 5.4 million*. In most of these cases, the dog was hit for a relatively simple reason considering the facts. read more

Sharks, gators and bears combined killed half as many people as snakes (6 deaths per year) and spiders (7 deaths per year). Non-venomous arthropods -- various ants and other terrible non-poisonous bugs -- kill 9 people each year. read more

Each year, approximately 2.7 million dogs and cats are killed every year because shelters are too full and there aren’t enough adoptive homes. Act as a publicist for your local shelter so pets can find homes. Sign up for Shelter Pet PR. Approximately 7.6 million companion animals enter animal shelters nationwide every year. read more

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