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New Data Shows Major Progress for Cats in U.S. Shelters, With Deaths Down Nearly 75% - The Independent | Southern Utah's #1 Source for Arts, Events & Entertainment

New data released by Best Friends Animal Society shows that the number of cats killed in U.S. shelters has declined by nearly 75 percent over the past decade, marking one of the most significant improvements in animal welfare in recent years. The data, collected from more than 10,000 shelters nationwide, indicates that a record number of cats were saved in 2025. Best Friends attributes the progress to several factors, including expanded communit…
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The Independent (Southern Utah) broke the news on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
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