LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Last year, more than 4,700 pet owners surrendered their animals, many because they simply could not afford to pay for food and veterinary care.
The Animal Foundation reminded pet parents it has programs to prevent that. Foundation CEO Hillary Grey issued that reminder while giving Representative Dina Titus a tour of the shelter.
Titus said pet surrenders are up nationwide, with 17.5% of people giving up their pets not because they didn’t care for them, but because they couldn’t take care of them…