The Internet Foundation - Notes - Humane Society

The Internet Foundation Applying the Internet to Solve Global Problems	Notes - Humane Society Demographics
Humane Society: Home, Humane Societies, Demographics, Pet Food Industry, Animal Ethics, Life Expectancy, Dog Bites, Compassion Fatigue, Caregiver Support, Animals in Research,

Terms: Animal statistics (189), animal demographics (92), pet ownership (110494), dog ownership (67019), cat ownership (2528), pet population (22618), pet overpopulation (71747), euthanasia rates (352), stray animals (55061), pet owners (559796), dog owners (308124), cat owners (90750), dog population (16870), cat population (21412),

National Pet Alliance - Links - Animal Welfare Sites

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AMVA)

Veterinary Market Statistics

US Bureau of the Census - 2001 Statistical Abstract of the United States

National Households and Families Projections
America's Families and Living Arrangements March 2000
Frequently Requested Tables
- Household Pet Ownership (.txt, .wk1, .xls)
- Households, Families, Married Couples (.txt, .wk1, .xls)

Pet Food Institute - Reference Desk

Pet Incidence Trend Report has tracked the increase in pet ownership over two decades.
- Today, a majority of US households have at least one pet cat or dog. In 2001, there were 60 million pet dogs and 75 million pet cats.
- U.S. cat and dog populations - Source: NPD Group, Inc.
- Links on pet food industry, nutrition, organizations

American Pet Product Manufacturers Association - Pet Industry Facts

APPMA was established to promote, develop and advance pet ownership and the pet product industry. APPMA's membership has grown to include over 500 pet product manufacturers and importers representing both large corporations and growing business enterprises.
APPMA's 2001-2002 National Pet Owners Survey - Table of Contents
- The Survey examines demographics, buying habits, and other traits of U.S. owners of dogs, cats, fish, birds, reptiles, and small animals. It outlines current trends in pet ownership, pet-related product purchases, care practices, and sources of goods and services.

National Council on Pet Population Study and Policy - FAQ -

Members: AAHA AHA ASPCA AVMA ATVPHPM CFA HSUS MSPCA NACA SAWA
NCPPSP data reflects only the animals that are in animal shelters
- Shelter Statistics Survey, 1994-97
Data from shelters participating in the survey done by the NCPPSP for four years, 24.9% of the dogs and 23.4% of the cats were adopted into new homes. The percentage of dogs euthanized averaged 56.5%. The cats did not fair so well as an average of 71.1% were destroyed. It is not possible to use these statistics to estimate the numbers of animals adopted or euthanized on an annual basis. The reporting shelters may not represent a random sampling of U.S. shelters.

National Animal Control Association - 2002 Statistical/ Salary Survey

Terms: Estimated Animal Populations (2), Impound Totals (1), euthanasia totals (6), animal bites (133112), roadkills (2707), cruelty investigations (3547), sterilization totals (4), impound fees (1210), boarding fees (6470), euthanasia charges (22), rabies enforcement (14), animal rescue (342144), dead animal pickup (299), wildlife removal (2007), trap rental (171), kennel permits (98), pet shop permits (5), grooming shop permits (1), fowl/rabbit permits (1), large animal permits (5), breeding permits (135), dangerous dogs (37264), shelter services (25213), pooper scooper laws (271), Felines At Large (3), bee keeping (41991), Animal Sanitation (171), emergency animal care (123),

Center for the Study of Community Animal Management

ASPCA The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

ASPCA 2000 Annual Report

SICSA The Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals

Information Please On-Line Dictionary, Internet Encyclopedia, Atlas, & Almanac Reference - Household Pet Ownership, 1996 (AMVA)

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