LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – More pet owners are giving up their beloved animals, not because they want to, but because they feel they have no other choice.
According to the Ingham County Animal Shelter, the primary barriers to adoption are the cost of acquiring a pet and the ongoing expenses of care.
Data also shows that many younger pet owners feel pressured to provide a “gold standard” of care, which can lead to feelings of inadequacy and, in some cases, to surrendering their pets…