Mount Pleasant Pets 2017

12 www.MountPleasant.pet | www.MPVets.pet | www.MTPleasant.pet G U I D E Estimated pet population in Town of Mount Pleasant (per formula on website based on population of 77,796) 17,474 dogs 19,090 cats 2,124 birds 1,227 horses 10,921 households with dogs 9,096 households with cats 928 households with birds 449 households with horses www.avma.org/KB/Resources/Statistics/Pages/Market-research-statistics-US-pet-ownership.aspx PETS by the NUMBERS 78 MILLION dogs as pets in USA 710,000 animals returned to owners from shelters (620,000 dogs & 90,000 cats) 85.8 MILLION cats as pets in USA 44% of all USA households have a dog 35% of all USA households have a cat 40% dogs found their owners via word of mouth 1.6 MILLION dogs adopted from shelters each year 1.6 MILLION cats adopted from shelters each year 46% cats found their owners via word of mouth Elvis – Chihuahua/Jack Russell Owner - Elena Lawson Elvis was brought in to Charleston Animal Society as a stray. Upon arrival, he had a cleft palate where his nostril was not connected, which made it hard for him to be able to eat and drink, so he was very skinny. We began fostering after his first sur- gery with Dr. Bianucci with Mount Pleasant Veterinary Care. Since this is rare in dogs, it took two surgeries to fix his nose. He is an amazing dog and after fostering him, we couldn't let go. We are foster failures and would not have it any other way! There is a T-shirt that says, "We took him in to do our part. He turned around and stole our heart!" He is a true blessing to our family. Sadie – Beagle Owner - Tifany O'Neal Always curious and always full of love, Sadie and Simms have been buddies since Day 1!