Financial constraints, cost of pet ownership, economic downturn and views of the"perfect pet" are among the top barriers to adoption.
OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal shelters across the country are currently in crisis as they face a third-consecutive year of having too many animals and not enough adoptions. According to Shelter Animals Count, shelter intakes from January to September 2023 for cats and dogs combined were up nearly 10% compared to 2021.
"The national animal shelter crisis demands urgent attention," said Jim Tedford, President and CEO of the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and member of Hill's Food, Shelter & Love Advisory Board. "Personal barriers like ... (read more)