ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – Some Georgia animal shelters say are expecting to see an increased number of animal surrenders because of tariffs. It is the trickle-down impact the tariffs could have — from people not being able to afford vet care and medication, to people having to surrender due to housing issues — shelters aren’t sure how they will meet the need.
Some animal shelters in Georgia are already dealing with packed facilities. Some are forced to euthanize, others turn away dogs when there isn’t space.
“There is no animal welfare without human welfare,” said Audrey Shoemaker, executive shelter director at LifeLine Animal Project at Fulton County Animal Services…