"The financial pressures that lead people to surrender their pets are the same ones preventing potential adopters from adding a pet into their home," said the ACC in a recent newsletter.
According to Marketwatch, the average vet appointment costs owners approximately $84, which is a significant burden for lower-income households struggling to keep their pets.
Advocates are pushing for increased financial resources to address the housing crisis impacting both humans and animals, emphasizing how these issues are interconnected.
Animal Care Centers of New York reported a 33% increase in animals this year compared to 2021, highlighting the growing crisis in pet welfare.
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