The Brief
- A non-profit dog rescue in Scottsdale reports a surge in pets being abandoned by their owners.
- Desert Tails Shelter is currently overwhelmed and operating at maximum capacity with limited funding.
- Shelter officials urge struggling owners to work with local rescues instead of abandoning pets in dangerous conditions.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – A non-profit dog rescue in Scottsdale says it is seeing an increase in pets being abandoned by their owners.
Desert Tails Shelter says it is already overwhelmed at max capacity — with limited funding.
What you can do:
The organization says if you need to re-home your dog, work with local rescues. Fill out the applications and do the work — because it will take some time. You can also take your pet to dog-friendly places — and make posts on social media — to get the word out.…