· pets are being surrendered much faster than they can be adopted. From arizona’s desert to new york city, shelters are reaching maximum capacity — forcing them to stop intakes or euthanize animals for space. Adoptions are down, intakes are up, and the system is buckling under the weight. While the number of animals entering shelters has declined slightly since 2023, many shelters still have too many animals and not enough adoptions. While the number of animals entering shelters—dogs, cats, and other pets —continues to rise, fewer families are taking them home. How many shelter animals were adopted in 2024? · in communities across the country, animal shelters and rescues are sounding the alarm: Is dog adoption trending down in 2024? It’s about people, priorities, and the hard questions facing animal welfare today. Animal shelters are overwhelmed and learn how overcrowding, staffing issues, and adoptions are impacting pets nationwide. Are animal shelters overflowing? It’s a crisis unlike anything we’ve seen in years—and it’s not just about numbers. · across the united states, animal shelters and pet rescues are facing an alarming reality: Are more animals entering shelters than leaving? · if you’ve been following our rescue efforts, you may have noticed that we’ve been talking a lot more about our adoptable dogs lately. · discover why u. s. Are there more animals in shelters now compared to previous years? · adoptions are not keeping pace with the number of animals coming in, which is leading to worsening conditions and higher rates of euthanasia in many shelters. That’s because we’re facing a serious problem— adoption rates are at their lowest point in months, and we’re not alone. Adoption rates are down nationwide.

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