User:Clasonp/Overpopulation in domestic pets

Reasons for relinquishment
During multiple interviews conducted by Colorado State University gradates and other college gradates, it was found that over 3,000 pet owners were asked about their relinquishment of domestic animals. Of those owners about 3,600 dogs and liters and 1,400 cats and liters have been relinquished. According to the universities research some of the top 10 reasons for relinquishment were, problems with other pets in the house, the owner having personal problems, landlords not allowing pets, and simply the cost. The university found that the top reason for relinquishment is aggression towards people. Based on third party research conducted by Canine Journal, it was found that 1 in 73 people will be a victim to dog bites. However, some breeds tend to bite a lot more than other breeds. For example, it has been statically proven that Pitt bull's bites are the most fatal bites, accounting for roughly 65% of all dog bite fatalities.

According to ASPCA the two other major reasons for relinquishment, other than behavioral problems with the pet, are family situations and housing issues. Of these pets that are being "re-homed", ASPCA  provides statistics showing 37% of these pets are re-homed with a friend or family member. Shelters become the new "home" for 36% of relinquished pets, even though many people would want this to be their last resort. Each year 6.5 million domestic pets enter shelters, these shelters are being massively overwhelmed by the intake of animals. Most shelters are not capable of getting all of these animals adopted, which unfortunately leads to many animals being euthanized.