But there’s a bigger challenge than funding and it’s this: Are animal shelters at a breaking point? · most of us have cut back on the number of animals we rescue simply to provide adequate care for those we already have. We have nowhere to take the dogs we save. Learn what’s behind the overcrowding crisis and how your actions can save lives. · while animals suffer in silence, the people who care for them are burning out — fast. Where does the money come from (and why isn’t there more)? Are shelter workers stepping down? Adoptions are down, intakes are up, and the system is buckling under the weight. Shelter workers and volunteers are doing the work of three people, holding back tears on their lunch breaks, and going home with the weight of life-or-death decisions on their shoulders. From large urban counties to smaller rural communities, shelters grapple with an unrelenting influx of animals , especially young puppies. · you may have seen your local shelters crying out for adoptions and assistance from their community amid overcapacity. · in communities across the country, animal shelters and rescues are sounding the alarm: Are animal shelters buckling under the weight? Are pets coming into shelters if theyre evicted? · in this post, we’ll explore the funding landscape for animal shelters , the impact of funding shortages , and, most importantly, how we can do better. As crates and kennels overflow with resources stretched thin, dedicated staff and volunteers are struggling to keep up with the influx of homeless pets. · across california, government-run animal shelters are overwhelmed. · shelters are full, adoptions are down, and resources are stretched thin.

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