{"id":25363,"date":"2022-03-25T11:16:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:16:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:16:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:16:33","slug":"what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/","title":{"rendered":"What do animal shelters need more of?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#What_do_animal_shelters_need_more_of\" title=\"What do animal shelters need more of?\">What do animal shelters need more of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#What_issues_are_local_animal_shelters_facing_today\" title=\"What issues are local animal shelters facing today?\">What issues are local animal shelters facing today?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#What_can_I_donate_to_my_local_animal_shelter\" title=\"What can I donate to my local animal shelter?\">What can I donate to my local animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#How_can_I_help_my_local_shelter\" title=\"How can I help my local shelter?\">How can I help my local shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#What_do_animal_shelters_need\" title=\"What do animal shelters need?\">What do animal shelters need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#How_can_I_make_my_animal_shelter_better\" title=\"How can I make my animal shelter better?\">How can I make my animal shelter better?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#What_are_3_of_the_main_reasons_animals_end_up_in_shelters\" title=\"What are 3 of the main reasons animals end up in shelters?\">What are 3 of the main reasons animals end up in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#Why_do_we_need_more_animal_shelters\" title=\"Why do we need more animal shelters?\">Why do we need more animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#What_is_the_problem_in_animal_shelters\" title=\"What is the problem in animal shelters?\">What is the problem in animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#What_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_animal_shelters\" title=\"What are the pros and cons of animal shelters?\">What are the pros and cons of animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#Why_is_overcrowding_in_animal_shelters_a_problem\" title=\"Why is overcrowding in animal shelters a problem?\">Why is overcrowding in animal shelters a problem?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#What_do_animal_shelters_need_most\" title=\"What do animal shelters need most?\">What do animal shelters need most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#What_can_we_donate_to_animal_Organisations\" title=\"What can we donate to animal Organisations?\">What can we donate to animal Organisations?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#Do_animal_shelters_take_duvets\" title=\"Do animal shelters take duvets?\">Do animal shelters take duvets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#How_can_I_help_local_homeless_shelters\" title=\"How can I help local homeless shelters?\">How can I help local homeless shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#How_do_you_support_shelters\" title=\"How do you support shelters?\">How do you support shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#What_do_most_animal_shelters_need\" title=\"What do most animal shelters need?\">What do most animal shelters need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#How_can_I_help_a_dog_shelter\" title=\"How can I help a dog shelter?\">How can I help a dog shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#How_can_animal_shelters_be_improved\" title=\"How can animal shelters be improved?\">How can animal shelters be improved?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#How_can_I_help_my_local_animal_shelter\" title=\"How can I help my local animal shelter?\">How can I help my local animal shelter?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#Why_should_we_help_animal_shelters\" title=\"Why should we help animal shelters?\">Why should we help animal shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#Why_do_animals_in_up_in_shelters\" title=\"Why do animals in up in shelters?\">Why do animals in up in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#Why_are_animals_put_down_in_shelters\" title=\"Why are animals put down in shelters?\">Why are animals put down in shelters?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#Why_do_animals_end_up_at_the_Humane_Society\" title=\"Why do animals end up at the Humane Society?\">Why do animals end up at the Humane Society?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-do-animal-shelters-need-more-of\/#Why_do_dogs_go_to_shelter\" title=\"Why do dogs go to shelter?\">Why do dogs go to shelter?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animal_shelters_need_more_of\"><\/span>What do animal shelters need more of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The job of the animal shelter is to show love and compassion to these animals until a forever home can be found.  If you can&#8217;t find the time to volunteer, consider purchasing much needed supplies for a shelter in your area. They are always in need of <b>items like medicines, food, blankets, toys, and office supplies<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_issues_are_local_animal_shelters_facing_today\"><\/span>What issues are local animal shelters facing today?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Challenges Unique to Shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Overcrowding.<\/li>\n<li>Constant introduction of new, unknown animals into the herd<\/li>\n<li>Open access and accountability to the public.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate healthcare programs.<\/li>\n<li>Mandatory holding periods.<\/li>\n<li>Limited resources.<\/li>\n<li>Stress.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate staff and volunteer training and high turnover.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_donate_to_my_local_animal_shelter\"><\/span>What can I donate to my local animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>12 Items to Donate to Your Local Animal Shelter<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unopened Pet Food. Keep those kibble bags sealed before heading off to donate.  <\/li>\n<li>Raised Cot Bed.  <\/li>\n<li>Cleaning Supplies.  <\/li>\n<li>Shredded Office Paper + Newspaper.  <\/li>\n<li>New Cat + Dog Toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Gentle Leads + Leashes.  <\/li>\n<li>Office Supplies.  <\/li>\n<li>Window-Mounted Cat Bed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_local_shelter\"><\/span>How can I help my local shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.  <\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.  <\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.  <\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animal_shelters_need\"><\/span>What do animal shelters need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shelter Wish List<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Detergent powder and bleach.<\/li>\n<li>Dishwashing paste or liquid.<\/li>\n<li>Bath towels.<\/li>\n<li>Garbage bags (XXL)<\/li>\n<li>Foot rugs or door mats.<\/li>\n<li>Clinic supplies (alcohol, cotton, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Old newspapers.<\/li>\n<li>Toilet paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_make_my_animal_shelter_better\"><\/span>How can I make my animal shelter better?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nine ways to help pet shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Support spay and neuter programs.  <\/li>\n<li>Sponsor an animal.  <\/li>\n<li>Organize a virtual adoption event.  <\/li>\n<li>Fundraise to adopt a pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for shelter supplies.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for new facilities.  <\/li>\n<li>Start a veterinary fundraiser.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer your time.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_3_of_the_main_reasons_animals_end_up_in_shelters\"><\/span>What are 3 of the main reasons animals end up in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Why Do Animals End Up in Animal Shelters?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Moving.<\/li>\n<li>Landlord does not allow pet.<\/li>\n<li>Too many animals in household.<\/li>\n<li>Cost of pet maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>Owner having personal problems\/illness\/death.<\/li>\n<li>Inadequate facilities.<\/li>\n<li>No homes available for litter mates.<\/li>\n<li>Having no time for pet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_we_need_more_animal_shelters\"><\/span>Why do we need more animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animal shelters play a vital role in our communities as they <b>continuously work to reunite pets with their owners, shelter those in need and find new homes for animals that are lost, without a permanent home or for those animals that, for our own security, shouldn&#8217;t be roaming our streets.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_problem_in_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What is the problem in animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Common problems include <b>cruel killing methods, dirty conditions, lack of veterinary care, lack of adequate food and water, poor record-keeping that results in animals being accidentally destroyed, lack of spay\/neuter requirements or programs, pound seizure policies, inadequate screening procedures for adoption <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_pros_and_cons_of_animal_shelters\"><\/span>What are the pros and cons of animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animal Shelters ProsAnimal Shelters ConsAnimals can find new ownersSome animal shelters are quite crowdedAnimals may regain trust in peopleAnimal shelters can be expensive to operateCan help with population controlOften dependent on donations7 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_overcrowding_in_animal_shelters_a_problem\"><\/span>Why is overcrowding in animal shelters a problem?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet overpopulation is a real issue.  A primary factor that plays into pet overpopulation is <b>allowing cats and dogs to reproduce with little chance of finding homes for their offspring. Another issue is when owners relinquish their pets because they either no longer want them or can care for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animal_shelters_need_most\"><\/span>What do animal shelters need most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Towels\/blankets\/washcloths.<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>Wire pet crates of any size.<\/li>\n<li>Baby gates.<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Pet collars of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel food and water bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Dry and wet dog food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_we_donate_to_animal_Organisations\"><\/span>What can we donate to animal Organisations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Towels\/blankets\/washcloths.<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>Wire pet crates of any size.<\/li>\n<li>Baby gates.<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Pet collars of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel food and water bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Dry and wet dog food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_animal_shelters_take_duvets\"><\/span>Do animal shelters take duvets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.  <\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.  <\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.  <\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_local_homeless_shelters\"><\/span>How can I help local homeless shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>7 Practical Ways You Can Help People Experiencing Homelessness<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Make cards to promote nearby shelters.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate clothes, especially socks.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer your time.  <\/li>\n<li>Fundraise.  <\/li>\n<li>Research your local candidates.  <\/li>\n<li>Participate in your city&#8217;s Point-in-Time count.  <\/li>\n<li>Remember youth homelessness.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_support_shelters\"><\/span>How do you support shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you have questions about donations or other ways you can help Shelter:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>email info@shelter.org.uk.<\/li>\n<li>call 0300 330 1234 Monday to Friday, 9am6pm, excluding bank holidays (calls cost less than local rate).<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_most_animal_shelters_need\"><\/span>What do most animal shelters need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Towels\/blankets\/washcloths.<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>Wire pet crates of any size.<\/li>\n<li>Baby gates.<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Pet collars of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel food and water bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Dry and wet dog food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_a_dog_shelter\"><\/span>How can I help a dog shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Nine ways to help pet shelters<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Support spay and neuter programs.  <\/li>\n<li>Sponsor an animal.  <\/li>\n<li>Organize a virtual adoption event.  <\/li>\n<li>Fundraise to adopt a pet.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for shelter supplies.  <\/li>\n<li>Raise money for new facilities.  <\/li>\n<li>Start a veterinary fundraiser.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer your time.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_animal_shelters_be_improved\"><\/span>How can animal shelters be improved?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Fewer financial restrictions and other barriers for adopters. <b>Easier community access to affordable spay\/neuter services<\/b><b>Increased numbers of lost animals reunited with their owners<\/b><b>More widespread awareness that shelter animals make loving and loyal pets<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_my_local_animal_shelter\"><\/span>How can I help my local animal shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>General Supplies:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Towels\/blankets\/washcloths.<\/li>\n<li>Newspaper.<\/li>\n<li>Wire pet crates of any size.<\/li>\n<li>Baby gates.<\/li>\n<li>Pet leashes of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Pet collars of all sizes.<\/li>\n<li>Stainless steel food and water bowls.<\/li>\n<li>Dry and wet dog food.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_we_help_animal_shelters\"><\/span>Why should we help animal shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.  <\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.  <\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.  <\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_animals_in_up_in_shelters\"><\/span>Why do animals in up in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main reasons animals are in shelters: <b>owners give them up, or animal control finds them on the street. Each year, approximately 2.7 million dogs and cats are killed every year because shelters are too full and there aren&#8217;t enough adoptive homes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_animals_put_down_in_shelters\"><\/span>Why are animals put down in shelters?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For animal shelters, the main reason to euthanize animals is <b>overcrowding of the shelters due to an overpopulation of unwanted and abandoned animals.  If the owner does not claim the animal in a certain period of time, which can last up to about fifteen days depending on the state, the shelter may euthanize the animal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_animals_end_up_at_the_Humane_Society\"><\/span>Why do animals end up at the Humane Society?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many pets end up homeless through no fault of their own or of their previous family. Rather, <b>a lack of affordable and pet-friendly housing tops the list of reasons pets are surrendered to shelters. Pets adopted from shelters and rescue groups typically cost less than pets purchased or even acquired for free.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_go_to_shelter\"><\/span>Why do dogs go to shelter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Lifestyle Changes. <\/b><b>People losing their job, getting a divorce, having a new baby, or encountering difficulties with their health are also common reasons that dogs end up in shelters.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What do animal shelters need more of?What issues are local animal shelters facing today?What can I donate to my local animal shelter?How can I help my local shelter?What do animal shelters need?How can I make my animal shelter better?What are 3 of the main reasons animals end up in shelters?Why do we&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25363","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25363"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25363"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25363\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25363"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25363"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25363"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}