· as some capital region leaders are calling the outbreak in animal abuse cases an epidemic, tough new regulatory standards for animal shelters will go into effect december 15th of this year. · shelters are full, adoptions are down, and resources are stretched thin. · meantime, budgets are being slashed, and community patience is running out. Here’s the thing: · it is time for our nation to take decisive action to protect these innocent lives and adopt a comprehensive, humane approach to shelter management nationwide. “i waited on hold for 45 minutes, and no one could find the dog. ” The dodo spoke to rescuers across the country about the shelter crisis and what people can do to help. Across the country, shelters are stacking. The case for a federal no-kill mandate. · in new york, shelters reached a breaking point in july 2025, which suspended most intakes except emergencies after hitting capacity with 1,000 animals. So why does it so often feel like we’re on opposite teams? Learn what’s behind the overcrowding crisis and how your actions can save lives. Are dogs being surrendered faster than they can be adopted? Are shelters overcrowding & intake freezes causing more devastation? We’re all here for the animals. From large urban counties to smaller rural communities, shelters grapple with an unrelenting influx of animals, especially young puppies. · from arizona’s desert to new york city, shelters are reaching maximum capacity — forcing them to stop intakes or euthanize animals for space. Why are so many people rescuing animals they cant afford? Euthanasia of healthy, adoptable dogs in shelters is an outdated and ethically unacceptable practice. You’ve probably heard these: Is summer a bad time for animal shelters & rescues? · across california, government-run animal shelters are overwhelmed.

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