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Three homeless dogs behind bars of an animal shelter kennel like the one where homeless dogs at risk of euthanasia are
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Euthanasia Rates on the Rise as Dog Adoptions Slow Down

By Milkah Mullanda

Worrying data from the Shelter Animals Count (SAC) reveals that thousands of homeless dogs are currently at risk of euthanasia. The reason? Dog adoptions have declined across the country, leading to most shelters nationwide grappling with an overcrowding crisis.

Sadly, euthanasia seems like the only way out for animal shelters and local surrenders…

Milkah Mullanda
Milkah Mullanda

Milkah is a Nairobi-based freelance writer with a strong passion for all things dogs and cats. When she's not stuck in a writing hole doing what she does best, you may find her in the kitchen perfecting a recipe, trying out new restaurants, or catching up on a true-crime documentary while chilling with her adorable cat, Lucky.

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