As inflation continues to hit families in Colorado, more are facing the heartbreaking decision of surrendering their four-legged family members at local animal shelters. via robharristv
The number of dogs waiting to be adopted at the Dumb Friends League is up about 42% from this time in 2019, and their shelters are now averaging 60 dogs surrendered each day, far out-pacing the number of daily adoptions.
Rising costs are hitting pet parents particularly hard. While year over year inflation in September for all items was 8.2% according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, pet food in particular was up 14%. A recent study from Forbes found that 42% of pet owners can’t cover a surprise vet bill amid inflation.
Harris said increasing rent and “pet rent," along with higher costs for other daily needs, have been blamed by many owners as they come in to surrender their pets.
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