· the number of animals entering shelters began to climb in 2021, after a pandemic-related dip. Financial hardship istock one of the most common reasons pets are surrendered is the financial strain of caring for […] More canadians surrendering their pets because they simply cant afford them anymore. Katy hansen from animal. · in 2025, animal shelters across the united states are grappling with an unprecedented surge in pet surrenders , driven largely by worsening economic conditions impacting pet owners’ ability to care for their animals. Reversing the trend will require careful attention to the humans behind the pets. · in recent months, there has been a surge in the number of people looking to give up their pets, and financial hardship has been one of the main determinants for many. Adoptions havent kept pace with the influx of pets — especially larger dogs like kaine — creating a snowballing population problem for many shelters. · new research reveals important insights into the reasons pet owners surrender their pets to shelters. · as costs creep up in canada, some animal shelters and humane societies say theyre seeing a worrying trend: · with no indication that the surge in economic-related surrenders will dip to pre-2022 levels, bernhart said the shelter is finding ways to meet pet owners needs.
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