Pet Adoption Rates Surge in 2025: Why More Americans Are Choosing Adoption Over Buying Pets

Pet adoption in the U.S. has soared to new heights in 2025. Shelters across the nation are experiencing unprecedented levels of adoptions. Why are so many Americans choosing to adopt pets instead of buying them from breeders? Experts suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has made many Americans realize the importance of companionship.