Pet surrender

Why pets are placed into shelters

• According to the National Council on Pet Population Study & Policy:
• Owners moving is the number one and number three reason dogs and cats, respectively, are placed into shelters
• Cost of pet maintenance ranks third for dog owners and fourth for cat owners as a reason to give up a pet
• Landlord issues are cited in the top five reasons for relinquishing both dogs and cats
• Too many pets is the top reason cat owners give up their animals

Adult dogs face the highest risk of dying in shelters. learn more »

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