Citing financial challenges, housing issues and increasing costs of care, Kate Gibson reports on the growing number of pets being abandoned or relinquished. An increase in puppies and purebred dogs being brought to shelters is noted. The reduction of spay/neuter access during the pandemic may be a contributor.
Source: CBS News, January 9, 2024. Link.
We need to increase adoptions — saying ‘my dog’s a rescue,’ <is not seen> as that big of a motivator. We’ve lost that understanding that shelters have a ton of amazing animals that are at risk of not having live outcomes right now.” – Mike Keiley