: Dogs are biologically omnivorous and can survive on varied diets. Cats are "obligate carnivores," meaning they require specific nutrients found only in animal tissue to survive. 2. Industry and Ownership Trends (2025–2026)
: Approximately 4.4 million pets enter U.S. shelters annually. As of 2025, there has been a slight 3% decrease in the number of pets successfully returned to their owners. Dogs and cats
: Dogs are significantly more likely to be reunited with owners (34% for strays) than cats (only 6% for strays). 4. How to Report Issues : Dogs are biologically omnivorous and can survive
: Cats remain more vulnerable in shelter environments, accounting for 55% of shelter deaths compared to 45% for dogs. Dogs and cats
