Pet adoption rates declined significantly during the coronavirus pandemic in the United States. Between March and September 2020, there was a 32 percent decline in the number of dogs adopted in the U.S. compared to the previous year.
Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the adoption rate of dogs and cats in the United States in 2020
The COVID-19 Impact Report compiles data from 1,200 animal welfare organizations in the United States. It compares the weekly data to data from the same week in 2019.
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Pethealth. (September 30, 2020). Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the adoption rate of dogs and cats in the United States in 2020 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 26, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1200883/coronavirus-impact-on-pet-adoption-us/
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Pethealth. (2020). Impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the adoption rate of dogs and cats in the United States in 2020. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 26, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1200883/coronavirus-impact-on-pet-adoption-us/
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