· since 2021, there’s been almost double the amount of pet surrenders for economic reasons to spca tampa bay. · the reason behind a senior cats surrender to their local shelter has sparked outrage among the internets animal -loving community. Here are the most common reasons people surrender their cats and dogs—and how to avoid doing so, if possible. It’s tough to read, but when you dig into the reasons , you. Across the u. s. , animal shelters are overflowing, standing-room only, because more pet owners are turning in their beloved animals. · news reports across the country have identified financial pressures as the primary driver of the sharp increase in post-covid animal shelter surrenders , resulting in overcrowding and an inability to transfer animals to other shelters. · while some shelters have responded to the crush by adding more capacity, advocates believe a long-term solution has to confront the reasons why shelters are resorting to housing animals in their offices. · in melissa knicely’s nearly 19 years at a north carolina animal shelter, she’s learned to spot an unofficial and heart-wrenching sign that the economy may be taking a turn for the worse: · millions of pets enter animal shelters every year. Pet owners included in the category cited reasons like cost of moving, cost of living, facing eviction or homelessness, housing restrictions, domestic violence and hurricane-related costs.

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