RFID tags are used in many industries, for example, an RFID tag attached to an automobile during production can be used to track its progress through the assembly line; RFID-tagged pharmaceuticals can be tracked through warehouses; and implanting RFID microchips in livestock and pets allows positive identification of animals.
U.S. Pet (Dog and Cat) Population Fact Sheet PET DEMOGRAPHIC DATA U.S. households that own a pet (bird, cat, dog, horse, fish, reptile, small animal) â 62% (72.9 million households) Dogs U.S. households that own a dog â 37 to 46% (43.5 to 54.1 million households) Estimated U.S. dog population â 70 to 78 million Average number of dogs per household (of those owning a dog) â 1.6 to 1.7
One million of the 3.1 million dogs available for adoption do get new homes, leaving 2.1 million additional dogs euthanized. However, this number is not broken down by health or temperament, leaving a gap in understanding of just how many healthy dogs die for lack of a home.