Portrait of a sad dog, locked in an animal shelter. A dog behind bars in a playpen.
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Inflation and Economic Uncertainty Lead to Spike in Pet Surrender

By Erin Boswell

PAWS Atlanta, the oldest non-kill shelter in the city, hopes to find new homes for animals. Over the course of last year, their mission has become more difficult as economic uncertainty leads to an influx in the rate of pet surrender.

Shelters See Influx of Pet Surrender

Speaking with CNN, Joe Labriola, the head of the rescue organization, says it has become evident…

Erin Boswell
Erin Boswell

Erin Boswell is a writer, filmmaker, and creative who is also an avid animal enthusiast. Her love for furry friends prompted Erin to begin writing for DogTime.com and CatTime.com. When not spending time with ink and pen – mostly proverbial, of course - Erin enjoys hanging out with her three rescue cats (Zappa, Ziggy, & Toulouse) and her giant Great Pyrenees named Martha.

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