Animal Welfare and Conservation

Pet Statistics in the US

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), there are approximately 70 million pet dogs and 741 million pet cats in the United States.

Domestic Violence Statistics

Shockingly, statistics show that an average of 20 men and women are assaulted per minute, totaling around 10 million assaults annually.

Smithsonian National Zoo's Commitment to Animal Welfare

The Smithsonian National Zoo's Center for Animal Care Sciences is dedicated to providing science-based husbandry, medical care, and population management to ensure the health and well-being of all animals under its care.

Animal Welfare and Human Suffering

Our World in Data highlights the importance of animal welfare in reducing human suffering. Their focus areas include alleviating poverty, reducing child and maternal mortality, curing diseases, and ending hunger.

Defining Animal Welfare

In its most basic form, animal welfare refers to the relationships people have with animals and their responsibility to ensure the well-being of animals under their care.