Each year, approximately 1.5 million shelter animals are euthanized (670,000 dogs and 860,000 cats). The number of dogs and cats euthanized in U.S. shelters annually has declined from approximately 2.6 million in 2011. Now think about that for a minute.

BTW. Here's a video of a slaughterhouse for your viewing pleasure. So think about that next time you chow down on your hamburger.

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