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The Top 5 Reasons for Owners Leaving Their Dog at a Shelter (U.S.)
| Reason | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Owner moving |
| 2 | Landlord issues |
| 3 | Cost of pet maintenance |
| 4 | No time for pet |
| 5 | Inadequate facilities |
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Sources: National Council on pet population study & policy
List Notes: Data is for the years 2003-2006. Animals relinquished for euthanasia due to illness or age, and animals turned in as strays were excluded from this list.
Sources: National Council on pet population study & policy
List Notes: Data is for the years 2003-2006. Animals relinquished for euthanasia due to illness or age, and animals turned in as strays were excluded from this list.
