Learn why now is the time to adopt a rescue pet and change two lives forever. The number of dogs euthanized in shelters is rising , despite more adoptions , because of a nearly 6% increase in dogs taken in, transferred, or returned to shelters. · more people have been giving up their dogs and cats, citing a tough economy and housing restrictions. With more workers heading back to the office and pet essentials like food and veterinary care prices swelling, the number of. Continue to operate under severe strain. In many communities stray animal numbers are up, and with fewer low-cost vet clinics available, more pet owners are giving up animals they can’t afford to care for. Thousands of dogs are still entering the shelter system every month, and the pressure on capacity, funding, staffing, and public support is pushing many shelters toward critical tipping points. · rising costs of living, concerns about long-term responsibilities, and the fear of unexpected veterinary expenses are leading more would-be adopters to walk away—and more families to make the heartbreaking decision to surrender a beloved pet. · in 2025, many animal shelters across the u. s. The surge is putting a strain on pet shelters and rescue centers. Are overwhelmed and overflowing. · families forced to move due to rising rent or eviction are surrendering beloved pets because they can’t find pet-friendly housing. · pet adoptions are falling across the u. s. , leaving shelters overcrowded. · animal shelters across the u. s.

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