Surge in Unwanted Dogs Fuels ‘Crisis’ Across U.S. Animal Shelters
WEBJan 8, 2024 · Animal Care Centers of NYC — New York City’s largest animal shelter — announced in October that it was no longer accepting dog surrenders at any of its locations due to a population crisis.
As pet shelters hit capacity, more dogs are now euthanized than …
WEBFeb 20, 2024 · More dogs than cats were euthanized in US animal shelters last year, according to an annual analysis by Shelter Animals Count. The report cites economic challenges, staff shortages,...
Animal shelters are in crisis mode as Americans struggle to ... - Vox
WEBAug 16, 2023 · Shelters are struggling to cope with a surge of animals entering and fewer leaving, leading to more euthanasia and overcrowding. The main reason for owner surrender is affordability, as...
America's animal shelters are overcrowded with pets from …
WEBDec 20, 2023 · Animal shelters around the U.S. are bursting at the seams amid the rising cost of living, so the gray and white 7-year-old has been staying in a worker’s office at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society while awaiting adoption. The shelter near Albany, New York, is “beyond full,” said CEO Ashley Jeffrey Bouck.
Animal shelters are overwhelmed by abandoned dogs. Here's why.
WEBJan 9, 2024 · The article reports on the increasing number of dogs surrendered by owners facing financial hardships, housing issues and veterinary costs. It also highlights the challenges and solutions for...
'We’re inundated': Animal shelters overflowing across U.S. - Los ...
WEBDec 3, 2023 · Animal shelters are dealing with an influx of dogs and cats since the pandemic lockdown, and the overcrowded conditions are leading to higher euthanasia rates.
Pet Adoption Soared During The Pandemic. But Now, Shelters Report ... - NPR
WEBMany animal shelters say they have too many cats and dogs in need of homes. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro asks Cornell University's Elizabeth Berliner what's behind the …
Crowded animal shelters fear crisis when eviction moratorium …
WEBOct 1, 2021 · Animal advocates say they’re preparing for the worst as the end of the federal moratorium on housing evictions could strain shelters around the country, many of which are already full.
As the pandemic adoption boom cools, pet shelters overflow
WEBU.S. animal shelters will start 2024 the most overcrowded they have been in years, according to a broad survey of animal rescue facilities, a symptom of persistent …
Animal shelters struggle as many pets adopted during pandemic …
WEBAmerica's animal shelters are in crisis. Many are at capacity and understaffed, with adoptions lagging. In fact, animals are sitting in shelters for longer stints of time than …
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