· recent data from the national database reveals animals of all sizes are staying in shelters longer than they did in 2019, exacerbating the shelter capacity issue. · across california, government-run animal shelters are overwhelmed. As crates and kennels overflow with resources stretched thin, dedicated staff and volunteers are struggling to keep up with the influx of homeless pets. Veterinary costs have increased faster than inflation, making it harder for families to afford pet care. From large urban counties to smaller rural communities, shelters grapple with an unrelenting influx of animals, especially young puppies. Nbc news recently spotlighted the growing crisis in animal shelters across the country, featuring data and insights from shelter animals count. · a perfect storm has formed — driven by a housing crisis, veterinary shortages, and economic strain — and animals, shelter staff, and communities are paying the price. · animal shelters across america are overcrowded because more pet owners are struggling with higher costs of living. · the increasing cost of living is undeniably putting a strain on household budgets, making pet ownership increasingly difficult for many. Millions of animals are stuck in increasingly cramped shelters because their owners are struggling to pay rising vet bills and other expenses. · you may have seen your local shelters crying out for adoptions and assistance from their community amid overcapacity.

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