The Brief
- Pet surrenders at Chicago Animal Care and Control are up more than 300% this year, overwhelming the shelter and filling cages to capacity.
- Owners cite financial hardship and stricter housing rules as key reasons for giving up their pets; officials urge surrender as a last resort.
- CACC is calling on the public to adopt or foster, with a major fee-waived adoption event set for Saturday, June 14.
CHICAGO – Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) is experiencing a troubling surge in pet surrenders, with hundreds of owners giving up their dogs and cats—pushing the shelter to capacity and leaving countless animals caught in the crisis.
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