States With Highest Risk of Losing Your Dog on Memorial Day Weekend—List
Summary
A new study by pet safety company Dog-G8 shows that Memorial Day weekend increases the risk of dogs going missing due to busy holiday routines and travel. The study identifies the states with the highest rates of lost dogs and explains that many dogs escape from everyday situations like open doors or being startled.Key Facts
- About 10 million pets go missing in the US each year.
- Shelters see more stray dogs around Memorial Day, with the trend continuing into summer.
- Rhode Island has the highest lost-dog rate, with 7,807 lost dogs per 100,000 dog-owning households.
- Utah ranks second with 7,013 lost dogs per 100,000 dog-owning households.
- Lost-dog risk is influenced by local habits, outdoor activities, and holiday routines, not just dog population size.
- Most lost dogs stay close to where they disappeared; 70% are found within a mile, and 42% within about a city block.
- Dogs often run away due to distractions like open gates, visitors, loud noises, or changes in daily routine.
- Memorial Day weekend and summer trips are common times for pets to escape.
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