Giving Up Pets for Adoption is on the Rise

A person’s hand touches a puppy’s paw through the bars of an animal shelter cage, highlighting the connection formed even before considering a pet cost survey.

On-and-off lockdowns and social interaction restrictions have caused a sharp rise in pet adoptions across New Zealand. However, pandemic pressure has also forced many Kiwis to give up pets for adoption – this is the lesser-known story. It’s not all bad news, and you might just be able to play a part in building the … Read more