Statistics
I was able to get some statistics from two separate shelters, Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center in Springfield, MA and the Connecticut Humane Society.
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center
TJO's is both animal control and an adoption center. The following graphs break down 2016 by call type, animal, and then goes into the specifics of pit bull outcomes.
Thomas J. O'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center works tirelessly to try and reunite dogs with their rightful owners. The following statistics illustrate how many pit bull type dogs are adopted, returned to owner, fostered, transferred, etc.
Euthanasia is a last resort and is the option when a dog is deemed unfit for adoption. This can be due to medical reasons and a diminished quality of life, a history of negative behavior, or observed negative behavior in the animal control facility.
Connecticut Humane Society
Last year, the Connecticut Humane Society took in 322 dogs that would be considered “bully breeds.” This includes bulldogs, mastiffs, and the various pit-bull mixes.
They had a live release for 256 of those dogs. This means they were either adopted into new homes, transferred to another rescue better able to serve their needs or returned to their owners.
Of the others, some died in care or were dead on arrival and others were euthanized for severe medical or behavioral reasons.