Shelter Dog Has Hours Left To Live Before Euthanasia, but There’s a Twist
Summary
A dog named Jaxson was saved from being euthanized at a shelter just hours before the planned time when his new owner adopted him. The story became popular on Instagram Threads, highlighting progress in reducing pet euthanasia in U.S. shelters over recent years.Key Facts
- Jaxson, a white dog, was about to be euthanized but was adopted just in time.
- His new owner drove two and a half hours to save him from the shelter.
- The adoption story gained 14,700 views on Instagram Threads shortly after being posted.
- U.S. shelter euthanasia rates have dropped by nearly 60% in the last eight years.
- In 2016, over 1 million dogs and cats were euthanized in the U.S.; in 2024, that number fell to 425,000.
- Nearly 4 million dogs and cats from shelters are either still in care, fostered, or adopted yearly.
- Best Friends Animal Society aims for a "no-kill" goal, meaning a 90% save rate in shelters.
- Almost two out of three shelters nationwide now achieve this no-kill standard.
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