Much has changed since we adopted Paulie back in 2014. The shelters weren't as full and fosters/adopters were plentiful. The situation drastically changed during the pandemic. Families were adopting to have a companion at home while they worked at home. Then when businesses opened up and the pet owners went back to work the situation changed again. More and more animals were showing up at the rescues and shelters. There weren't enough fosters or adopters to go around to help the shelters free up space. Not much has changed over a few years ago. Adopters and fosters are in great demand.
Shelters and rescues are busy and loud. Is is very stressful for the animals, especially the seniors. Over the years, I've volunteered at five different animal facilities and one was just as busy as the next. Over time some animals start to show "kennel stress." It's important to find an adopter or foster sooner than later to get them out of that environment to decompress.
Please consider becoming an adopter or foster.
Help save a life.