All of us here at Pet Talk Radio support our local Animal Rescue Organizations and applaud their tireless work in their endless effort to save the lives of so many animals abandoned or surrendered to Shelters. According to the ASPCA each year, approximately 2.7 million animals are euthanized (1.2 million dogs and 1.4 million cats). Approximately 2.7 million shelter animals are adopted each year (1.4 million dogs and 1.3 million cats). About 649,000 animals who enter shelters as strays are returned to their owners.