San Diego Humane Society declares state of emergency

[@gottalovegabe1176]

Poor animals suffer because of irresponsible humans 😡

[@snicole042]

Irresponsible? Not really, it’s more responsible to give up an animal if you can’t feed your own children. Prices for food are outrageous, that’s what you should be upset about. You know, the root of the problem.

[@gottalovegabe1176]

@@snicole042 yes, irresponsible! I have animals and they are not being surrendered the shelter! Millions of Americans have animals not being surrendered to the shelter. Back yard breeding is irresponsible. Neglect is irresponsible. Giving up on a pet because “ you don’t have time for it” is irresponsible. Not spaying or neutering is irresponsible. Get off your high horse!

[@texasgirl6000]

​@@snicole042, if you can't afford to feed your kids, then don't have them! Your attitude works both ways.

[@XoXoG]

Maybe because the number of people in California are becoming homeless. They can’t take care of them anymore.

[@aaadias]

@@snicole042 irresponsible humans in Congress have caused that issue.. irresponsible pet owners that don’t spay or neuter and humans that decide to buy purebreds instead of adopting have caused this issue. See the correlation in there, humans suck!

[@cptbob100]

People need to be more responsible when taking on pets. It's not just a cute animal, it's work and responsibility!

[@donnab.333]

Thank you for saying this.

[@NkNk-vg8fc]

Stop breeding and neuter

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

Please say it everyday for the next 2 decades because that's how often people have to hear it before it begins to sinks in.

[@daisycocoa2557]

You don’t even begin to understand the problem 😂

[@rosemynnepatris7565]

agree :)

[@misstanya7487]

With so many people losing their houses and apartments becoming homeless could this be another reason why the animal shelters are overcrowded ? The High Cost of living and inflation is out of control. 😭

[@mikeunknown-xh5oh]

Don't whine when you voted for biden. I've also mention this in years once the internet evolved. Don't cry when stores going out business, When you only support online shopping. Lost jobs etc and more homeless. Don't when you do dumb things especially voting for a m0r0n biden who open Border policy. We don't need more border hopper crimes. Shipped them all back. Trump 2024

[@abatude5879]

It is my friend got a pup from some whom lost their home higher rents was reason

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

High cost of living and inflation is created on purpose. Follow the money.

[@Sulliseyessmile]

No

[@gottalovegabe1176]

You are confusing inflation with corporate greed. Corporations are gouging the hell out of people. Everyone is suffering because of it.

[@bevanbuckwheatshea5520]

A pet is for life. Teach your kids responsibly.

[@user-sf9gs2pg1b]

Yeah, though idk the stories of the people who had to give up their pets and wouldn’t be so quick to judge personally. Many people who felt secure enough to own a pet have lost their job or home and could not get another in time, so they chose to give up their pets, a difficult decision. Meanwhile, I’ve seen homeless people with pets that are clearly underfed, bones poking out and on death’s door. I think I’d rather have people not keep pets they can no longer care for rather than keep them. People sadly can’t see into the future, so they can’t have known that their finances would go under.

[@CarnivoreStork]

There is 900 in Las Vegas in rescue, Please people STOP breeding during this economic Recession.

[@MundiTaurus]

I know for a fact these so-called shelters _never_ fully disclose where all their money goes. They will not even dare tell you what happens to an animal. Yet, they want people to blindly give them money! ASIDE: I do not know of one, even the humane societies, that does not use propaganda, telling people how they "rescue" animals and get them adopted, and in reality they kill way, way more than they ever adopt out. But, they have no problem accepting donations from the propaganda. Anyone that wants to give money, volunteer, etc., find a true no-kill shelter!

[@AmandathePandaBooks]

Report the puppy mills!!

[@teri03]

This! People are using them to make money.

[@Nibs08]

They need to stop breeding period!

[@ciara7172]

There needs to be more enforcement of laws against backyard breeding and for sterilization. 90% of the time nothing happens to people who violate them.

[@jennagle5554]

Stop having 'just one litter' people! Spay or neuter, there are too many dogs right now. Adopting a dog the way to go. If you're not sure try a foster, no obligation but you get first dibs if you want to be their fur-ever home.

[@deem7478]

Only professional breeders who show for conformation have any business breeding. And only controlled litters.

[@plumeria66]

@@deem7478Doeent matter. Their offspring still end up breeding and in the shelters.

[@sfstoryteller1227]

Do you realize how hard some of these adoption/ rescues make it to adopt? There’s no being on this earth that I love more than dogs and my son. And I’m with you on adopting. Here’s the problem with some of these rescue groups. They are spaying and neutering before the dogs are skeletally sound. They should not be doing that do any companion animal at 6-8 weeks old. Ever. That can cause severe deformities and bone issues/ cancers down the road. In the adoption fee they just need to add a couple hundred dollars refundable when the adopter shows proof that the dog or cat has been fixed. I have had dogs since I was very young. Multiples. I put their needs way before anything else. Including my own needs. They all have Trupanion health insurance. We use a huge veterinary hospital with excellent staff. Take them to the vet for any little issues. I check them head to toe for ticks, lumps and bumps. I brush their teeth and cook for them. I volunteer at a rescue that houses unadoptable dogs because of aggression. We own our home with a fenced in yard. And I was turned down by multiple rescues?? My dogs have lived long long lives. So how was I turned down. Of course I was also approved immediately by a lot . But once again the dog I wanted was neutered at 6 weeks old.

[@penelopejane5285]

@@deem7478 ummm no… AKC also needs to step up and stop promoting unhealthy traits. It’s ok to responsibly breed for HEALTHY family pets not for showing. Responsible breeding is not what causes in San Diego

[@MissTopDJ007]

@@sfstoryteller1227 Find another rescue to adopt a dog. Stop being lazy just because only several rejected you.

[@JennyMoore-bl4dk]

People need to stop getting pets and think they're just something to play with. They are living creatures and need to be cared for, not just for a few minutes but all the time. Save a life, adopt, don't shop and have your pets spayed or neutered!!!!!!!

[@FVWhimsy2010]

So simplistic and not addressing the issues. Inflation is real...the costs associated with responsible pet ownership has more than doubled over the past 4 years. I just paid $350 for a wellness check of two pups. The diagnostics and treatment were one vaccination and fecal exam (which was clear) for each of the pups. Imagine how much it would cost to diagnose and treat a sick or injured pet? Then the price of dog food has almost doubled over the past four years. So too has flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives. These companies are pricing themselves out of customers...but sadly pets are paying the ultimate price. There are people who simply cannot afford these costs anymore...the responsible thing to do is rehome or surrender. Don't neglect or dump a pet.

[@RC-no3dr]

@@FVWhimsy2010 Then don’t get a living pet. Get a stuffed toy pretty simple. If you can’t afford to do right by them and provide the care then don’t get a living animal

[@JennyMoore-bl4dk]

@@FVWhimsy2010 I completely agree about the cost of vet bills, but they've been high for many years. In 2007 I spent $29,000.00 on my two cats Cloudy and Cleo. Cleo needed two surgeries, but unfortunately passed away and Cloudy had cancer and was getting chemo (I'll never do that again, it was cruel). I did everything to make sure they got the care they deserved. Pet care is a billion-dollar industry, and pets are dying, abandoned and surrendered because vets and pet care (food, medications, etc.) it's the money that counts, not the animals. But I also believe that a lot of pet owners have absolutely no problem buying a new iPhone every year, taking trips they cannot afford, buying cigarettes and whatever else they find more important than taking care of their animals. I would work ten jobs just to make sure my pets had everything they need I wouldn't just abandon them. We're responsible pet parents, I wish everyone was.

[@gottalovegabe1176]

@@RC-no3drI agree with you to a point. People have had pets prior to the pandemic. Corporate greed exploded during and post pandemic. Rents are unaffordable since then and so is everything else.

[@paulettebarrow9791]

@@FVWhimsy2010 Vet costs are through the roof

[@Enlightened77777]

People can’t AFFORD to feed their pets, me. Have 5 I would NEVER. dump them, and I sometimes do struggle, but i would go hungry before i ever thought to give them up, we need relief to help people.

[@pennyusa8514]

I 💯 agree and do help

[@bayareagrl4ever526]

Me too. I have 4 rescues. Large dogs. My dogs eat before I do and at 67 I still work to keep a roof over their heads, pay vet bills and buy food. One thing I do is shop Luckys. They have a You Pick Five deal. You buy 5 packs of meat (sometimes the value for 1 pack is $13) for $25. I cook for my pack of dogs every night. They eat chicken, beef, turkey… I mix with vegetables, rice or barley and Canine Complete (Amazon). If I can feed 4 dogs for $100 or so a month, people can feed one dog for less. I don’t vacation anymore or spend money on luxuries for myself. My dogs are my priority. Yes it’s hard, but dogs are a good 12 + year commitment. They are sentient beings with feelings and emotions. You don’t just dump your dogs.

[@Enlightened77777]

​@@bayareagrl4ever526you amazing. I love when you said how you still work to keep a roof over "THEIR" heads. True animal love heart and soul❤

[@Jjchg]

Learn to hunt and fish

[@beautiful20106]

@@bayareagrl4ever526I feel too old to raise a dog

[@sweetsour772]

The cost of daily living has tripled in the past that includes dog food. I purchased dog and 2 other items at a store and the total was over $100.00. Regular Americans are already living paycheck to paycheck. Unfortunately, these poor animals cannot be part of a family equation when you can barely feed your family, this hurts me beyond words.

[@wistariawhispers937]

So true. Monthly flea and tick and heart meds are expensive.

[@joketsu100]

Corporate greed. My cats favorite toy used to be $2. She loves it so much she destroys it after a couple weeks. Today the same exact toy is $8.99. A lot of these corporations are just greedy. They raise the price and if people continue to buy it, they keep trying to raise it. That's what I noticed especially with this darn toy. I love my cat so that's why I buy it, but it's completely ridiculous to pay $9 for something that costs 20 cents to make

[@joketsu100]

@K.C-2049 lol I'm not going broke because of the toys it just pisses me off. I have a lot of cats because I do cat rescue. One of my female cats is the toy destroyer

[@cat_lover007]

Obviously, these families don’t consider their animals as “family” members.

[@SandraPerkins-h7l]

How sad, poor animals. God, please help them.

[@kariay50]

🙏🏻💗🐾

[@RebeLeigh]

Landlords that dont allow pets are a huge contributor to the problem

[@vekuis]

Absolutely!

[@kitkat5339]

No. It’s previous irresponsible pet owners who allowed their pets to destroy the landlord’s property.

[@Atomicqueen9]

​@@kitkat5339 No

[@deem7478]

There need to be laws allowing pets with reasonable security deposit.

[@melissak8892]

@@deem7478 You would be surprised at what landlords have to pay out of pocket beyond security deposits for damages these days. Labor and material costs have gone up just like everything else.

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

Dear Lord, dont forget the innocent amimals.

[@bellasee1]

And the humans in the street because of poor health care and the greed of landlords! Please Lord in Jesus Name help us all.

[@cuautemoctgo]

Humans are more important than other species. If you believe in God care for weak people whom have a soul, spirit and mind. Animals don't

[@nygmaeddie]

​@@cuautemoctgo Nah

[@amiralions2681]

Then you have people stealing dogs that already have owners. I'm still not sure why so many people are breeding large dogs when so few of us have yards.

[@sooofunny37]

i live in a condo and people here have big dogs-super weird

[@jazziez6467]

the vets charge $200 to look at an ear infection then another $50 for a few drops of ear meds, then push all kinds of expensive unnecessary poisons on the dog along with anything else they can squeeze out of the owner leaving them thinking maybe this is a no go.

[@willieverusethis]

It's probably not their fault. They are probably employed by a corporation that requires they meet certain quotas to get raises. It's a sad fact that big corporations have bought out most doctor and veterinary practices in the last few years.

[@veganjem]

This is very true. Many vets get greedy. I know a lady who paid $1200 for an ear infection in a cat..

[@samanthamorris2207]

They ought to make vet care more affordable

[@winning3329]

There's programs that donate to spay and neuter pets for $15

[@michelew2191]

Vets don't actually make that much, it's expensive to run a clinic. As a dog groomer I can tell you your best bet is good prevention, that means putting drops in their ears during a bath so dirty water doesn't get stuck in there, and *not* plucking their ear hair unless they already have an infection and the vet does it as part of treatment, and regular cleanings between baths.

[@MB-ll1ql]

This is Texas everyday. Rio Grande Valley. Worse place ever for dogs. They need to pass a LAW that stops people from breeding. Craigslist needs to be shut down because they allow puppies to be sold there. No such thing as rehoming fee.

[@BTL2665]

Agreed! Every DAY in Texas Rio Grande has epidemic of this. Houston, Donna , Cleveland San Antonio!! Dogs run over left to die on the road, being dumped in areas they cant survive What the hell are the mayors doing? Nothing no laws are being enforced like leash laws no spay and neuter help. These precios souls pay the always Shelters are killing dozens each day babies pregnant mamas its disgusting. .

[@cindyl760]

Houston is a terrible place for dogs! Also Cleveland Tx and Montgomery county tx. I’m sick of it! Something needs to be done

[@alwaysyouramanda]

At 6 weeks, that’s homing.

[@brierose1607]

Yes, Cleveland TX, Rosharon, TX, Houston, TX, Brownsville, TX basically all of Texas. It’s so sad. I’m sick of it.

[@ThreeDogsTwoCatsAndAWife]

“They need to pass a LAW that stops people from breeding”😂

[@tacitusromanus8239]

Many people are suffering in this economy to make ends meet. Hence, there is an upsurge in the number of pets being abandoned.

[@grimsonforce7504]

Bleeding hearts don't want to hear that, just what the government officials want. Not realizing the reason so many people are struggling and rehoming pets is due to inflation.

[@willieverusethis]

The cost of veterinary care. It's insane. I would love to have more dogs, but I currently spend more on vet bills than I do on my federal taxes and clothing budget combined.

[@joseenoel8093]

Here in Montreal, Canada our lady mayor has banned pet stores, too many pets needing adoption in shelters!

[@paulettebarrow9791]

@Jose, I WOULD ALSO BAN BREEDERS ATLEAST FOR A PERIOD OF TIME

[@debrahelicke7204]

Great idea mayor

[@juliebrown8375]

California banned selling puppies and kittens through pet stores in 2017. It hasn't really helped.

[@penelopejane5285]

@@paulettebarrow9791 What is the end result of banning reading for a period of time? You just wanna extinguish a lot of healthy, responsible, breathe, and leave the same breeds that are always in the shelters keep coming in the shelters.

[@grimsonforce7504]

@@juliebrown8375 People don't want to hear that, they fail to realize that it's not dog breeders causing the issue. Hard to afford anything when basic shit is sky high.

[@sandilobianco6734]

I think there should be mandatory volunteering at an animal shelter before owning a pet.

[@Queen_Pusakatt179]

Cant believe those beautiful dogs were abandoned. that’s so sad!

[@brettcantrell8650]

the economy is making it harder for people to take care of their fur babies.

[@lynncollver6067]

It's a serious heartbreak when there's no other answer .

[@notyourtypicalcomment2399]

Dogs bite, 4.5 million dog bites each year, they are not beautiful they’re dangerous.

[@suckit5092]

You see a lot of huskies because they’re loud and annoying af

[@Bsilbs]

@@brettcantrell8650that’s not an excuse in any way shape or form. I made more money last year than I did in my entire life. People are so fucking lazy and stupid.

[@bah-bah29hinks7]

People have lost jobs, homes and no relief. Landlords barely allow cats and hardly allow dogs. So when people lose their job and have to move they cannot take their pets. Vet bills are very high for spaying/neutering. I’m just very aware of how things have gotten this way now. So sad.

[@lang-ed3bk]

We need a program that helps with the cost of pet care

[@bwenluck9812]

What we need are more responsive legislators.

[@RoseNZieg]

many places have free spay and neuter programs.

[@kitkat5339]

You want the government to set up welfare for pets? That’s absurd.

[@brettcantrell8650]

no we have to send money to ukraine.

[@catherinelw9365]

Buy pet insurance.

[@abatude5879]

Sadly praying for new homes

[@lady4recovery]

This is a national emergency

[@brettcantrell8650]

but we need to send money to ukraine.

[@bnb0510]

@@brettcantrell8650Exactly! Take care of sh!t here! Our country is literally spiraling in every manner.

[@JesusLovesEVERYTHING]

​@@bnb0510 that's what they want.. it's all by design

[@DA-ib1ii]

@@JesusLovesEVERYTHING 🎯 “order out of chaos”

[@brierose1607]

It is!!

[@brettcantrell8650]

instead of sending money to ukraine, they should take care of our own animals and humans here in america.

[@jacqueslee2592]

The money can be used to build affordable single family homes and build new suburbs for the young adult population to move into and populate.

[@GodhandPhemto]

Dont be stupid, we wouldnt get the money even if they stopped giving it to Ukraine and Israel. We never did before, why would we know?

[@ES11777]

So many purebreds in the shelters says a lot about how huge of a problem puppy mills and backyard breeders are! Adopt, but if for some reason you absolutely need a specific breed, buy responsibly from a reputable, certified breeder! They will take in your dog if you can no longer care for her/him.

[@spottedtime]

@@maiginblankI’m wondering if critical thinking isn’t being taught in schools. This is due to that I don’t think these people are using that skill, when it comes to getting the dog spayed or neutered

[@sfstoryteller1227]

Dogs from backyard breeders need to be adopted just as much as shelter dogs Their living conditions are deplorable.

[@ES11777]

@@sfstoryteller1227 If by adopted you actually mean bought, then no, you’re just supporting the “business” and helping them continue their cruelty towards animals. But if you actually mean adopt as in rescue these dogs without paying the backyard breeder, then yes. However, there are exceptions. Some rescue organisations will sometimes pay the backyard breeder to give them all their dogs and sign an agreement with them so that they no longer breed dogs in such a way. This solution is sometimes necessary when the backyard breeder for some reason can’t be proven to be breaking the law.

[@Designalily]

This is the real answer. Dogs should not be backyard bred. Licensing should be required to understand how to breed healthy and sound dogs. Adopting is not eliminating thus root cause of the issue.

[@carolsterling8476]

Please send some to other no kill shelters, in and out of state! Many are willing and able.

[@OceanLife772]

All Shelters are overcrowded! People are losing their homes, can’t afford food! A family of 4 is spending an additional $1000 per month to keep the same standard of living they did in 2019! Welcome to Bidenomics!

[@JJacks920]

They are. Oregon and WASHINGTON are taking many. CA shelter system is failing. They need stricter laws on breeding and spay/neuter NOW.

[@kitkat5339]

This is a nationwide problem. There are more requests for rescue than can be supported.

[@spottedtime]

@@JJacks920not just CA, but the rest of the US. There needs to be strict spay/neuter laws because people are irresponsibly making puppies, due to that they think their dog is cute. I know two people who did that.

[@spicypizza6116]

Stop exporting your issues to states that have spent considerable time and money getting our animal population under control. There have been people bringing in your dogs which have introduced diseases that our region has never had. Additionally, it seems like many of these dogs that we are receiving are extremely aggressive. Why should we have to take these “project” dogs in?

[@allegrabraun7545]

They make it toooo expensive for the average family to afford pet care. Do the math. They're part of the problem.

[@jenscheibner792]

Biden Economics

[@willieverusethis]

@@jenscheibner792 Free market economics. Vets charge whatever the market will bear.

[@michaelpowell7120]

Democrats charge more.

[@cindyl760]

We have 4 and it’s not that bad we find adorable pet care. Do your research they are out there!

[@10MM-MAGAMAN-420]

My pitbull and Chihuahua lasted 13 years one and 16 the other. We only saw vet to get shots like rabies.

[@DurgaUsagi]

Ihave a feeling INSANE vet costs are part of this....

[@veganjem]

YES!!! This is very true plus you cant even get appts for months now. There is a shortage of vets, they actually want a "deposit" for an appt., so if you are a no show, they still get paid.. its gotten real ugly!

[@sharonburton9663]

Vets are also to blame for unrealistic high bills. For my cat they want over 500 to fix him.and greedy landlords backyard breeders the world is so deplorable w greed

[@willieverusethis]

Vet bills have skyrocketed. What used to cost me $80 just three years ago is now $300. That's not normal inflation. That's pure greed. I think it's because corporations are buying up veterinary practices.

[@jj26751]

Most counties have low-cost spay and neuter clinics, but sometimes the waiting list for appointments is long and you might have to travel more than an hour to get there. $500 for neutering is way too high. Make some phone calls or search some more online.

[@pisces2569]

You do realize many vets are not in control of their prices. Also vets don’t make That much money

[@rickilee9218]

In Albany NY the price of spay and neuter is over $500.00. Of course people don't get their dog fixed. Never seen or heard of a Vet going bankrupt!

[@logicalrealistic3139]

😲😲 SO EXPENSIVE!! In Malaysia🇲🇾, costs for neuter/spayed will be about $35 - $50 for cats $60 - $110 for dogs

[@bemusedbandersnatch2069]

No I'm pretty sure vets are just prone to depression and suicide. It can be a rough gig.

[@willquinndeb]

the cost of pet food and vet care has hugely jumped and with the cost of living rising soooo much people cannot afford to keep their pets, many are losing their homes... until the economy stabilizes think this is just gonna get worse... I know sooo many right now that are struggling because the cost of getting their fur baby medical care has jumped massively and it is getting to the point of paying for mortgage or getting pet care for an animal that needs it

[@Lomojo31]

Cost of dog food etc is overwhelming for many people who are struggling just to feed themselves. Cost of vet care is insane. This economy sucks so hard. Its a trickle down effect starting with the stupid gov who cant figure out what 'budget' means.

[@Caauweezy_92]

My heart breaks for these poor babies 😢 I just wanna save them all 😭🫶🏼🐶💙

[@kimberlyj2066]

Maybe make it a LAW all pets need to be spay/neutered prior to going to their new home that way that cuts down on more animals

[@unapologeticdida]

puppy mills, irresponsible breeders, people who don't spay their animals, cost of living, vet prices. I wish they were able to live freely like birds etc.

[@shihdach6936]

Ridiculous exorbitant Vet fees is one major reason why a lot of pet owners can’t afford to keep their pets anymore.

[@melissak8892]

If vet prices were normal again, I'd have 2 dogs instead of none. It is so outrageous.

[@america9546]

We need to go after people who keep letting their animals breed with a fine !!

[@christins.1481]

My neighbor just contributed to this. His females wasn't spayed and allowed to run loose. There was a male dog, not nuetered, that ran loose and got the dog pregnant. The dog hid the puppies under our van. We didn't like those neighbors from the start and they moved out as all the neighbors reported them to the police for multiple reasons.

[@christins.1481]

The neighbors were given multiple fines and multiple warnings too. They weren't arrested because the next problem would be something completely different. They're given a warning, next call they're fined. Next time around they're warned and then fined for something completely different. It was a never ending cycle over there.

[@VintageVegans]

I agree!!!

[@DA-ib1ii]

I 100% agree. If there are fines, attached to irresponsible breeding practices and dog ownership people would think twice before recklessly breeding these animals. There needs to be consequences to contributing to this terrible suffering.

[@christins.1481]

@DA-ib1ii This is why there needs to be licenses to breed dogs. No license is a fine and the dog is confiscated. We do need some breeders for people with allergies who breed lab poodles and other working breeds that are actually used for working, i.e. search and rescue breeds, police breeds, military breeds, etc.

[@apara2005]

A lot of people got dogs during the beginning of the pandemic and now are dumping them. I knew this would happen. Poor dogs!!!!! I had mine for 10 years and couldnt imagine just getting rid of him. I rather do my best than dumping. They are members of the family!!!

[@GnomesRox]

That's like 2 years ago's news cycle. The main issue as it always has been is over/accidental breeding. You would have nothing to dump if you didn't have 6 new puppies to suddenly take care of.

[@ronaldolamont]

This is heartbreaking!! 😥 Wish I could help!!

[@georgiazee4379]

I just can’t afford to take on any more pets and it breaks my heart. Vet bills are beyond outrageous.

[@willieverusethis]

Same here. I wonder if vets know they are the reason so many dogs are homeless.

[@none5185]

CONTACT THE ASHER HOUSE IN OREGON HE RESCUES DOGS FROM ALL OVER THE COAST.

[@bwenluck9812]

@none At least he takes responsibility for his dogs.

[@bayareagrl4ever526]

I love Lee Asher and The Asher House sanctuary. They take in dogs from kill shelters. Not sure how they can take in so many dogs. It’s paradise for dogs with Lee.

[@fiestadancers]

That’s great that he does that, but regular citizens should step up. All I see when I watch sanctuary videos is how much people dump on them just because they give so much of themselves.

[@six1nina560]

It’s bc so many ppl are broke and ppl don’t always live alone now . Also get ur pets fixed

[@rpliegos]

People are so irresponsible... Everybody wanted Huskies (again... after the 90s taught us they are very difficult dogs to keep) and now AGAIN they are being dumped in alarming numbers... because people keep on thinking they can live in small apartments and get by with just a walk... oh... but it´s not the breed is how you raise them... yea right... poor Huskies, they are the only victims

[@aliciaflores7095]

It’s sooooooo bad in Tijuana 😢

[@Pulapaws]

I don’t know about that. Have a friend that had one in a smalll house very small one with no yard are fence. They don’t jog. The dog was beyond will behave and they had the dog until it dead of old age at 20 years old. Did I say again super trained and beyond will behave. I seen people on the dog whistle show that can’t control their pet period because they don’t understand how to even care for a pet period. All my dogs acted outside their breed due to good training and understanding ones dog and emotional play. All dogs have different personality a breed don’t completely tell you how they will be it like human that love to put everything in a stereotype than get surprised when that thing don’t fall within it at all. It like horses and other animals some can be more lay back and go with the flow, some more overly happy and hyper, some more drown and depress, some more angry most the time, some more lazy, some more work alcoholic, etc just like people. I had dogs on all scale of the spectrum. Had a more depressed dog I help took care of but my cheerful personality cheer her up and she ended up more happy. When her owner got her she run away back to our house. He was his hunting dog and she was a wonderful hunter. She was over weight but she lose weight as I walk her every day and watch her diet.

[@brittanyfehlings6838]

I own a dog and a cat, and as the cost of living goes up, im terrified if one/both get sick, because vet costs are absurd! My cat has been several times since i got her, and it's always too much.

[@ldc5603]

When times get hard unfortunately animals pay the first price.

[@thegreenberetlife0191]

Please help these beautiful souls!

[@createone100]

Oh these poor dogs. What the hell is wrong with people? Look after your pets, and spay and neuter.

[@deem7478]

The SDHS still has to answer for the small pets that were shipped to Arizona with no oversight. The poor animals suffer.

[@whateverwhatever6496]

I think this is so indicative of how some people see animals. They see them as an in the meantime thing, not as family or having a life commitment to them. What I am surprised of is the breeds in the video we saw. {Prime breeds of dogs sitting in shelter}. Also, all the covid fosters are back dumped at the shelter too.

[@lesleywood76]

Its the same here in the UK 😢😢😢

[@Shinemylight]

When vet care is through the roof expensive costing thousands of dollars its hard to keep a pet. MAKE VET CARE MORE AFFORDABLE!!!!!!!!!!

[@pisces2569]

Start with making vet school more affordable

[@joanne4120]

Absolutely cost is so outrageous to have dogs fixed or medical issues... the private vets are being taken over by big companies prices ARE OUTRAGEOUS 😢😢... get help to stay and neuter programs for free...or very reasonable... it will help!!!

[@mygigi43]

High Pet rent, high pet deposit,High rent, high food prices, high electricity bills and high gas prices are causing the problem with pet abandonment to increase!

[@sueannpeters4737]

This is obscene!!!! People wake up!!!! Take care of your animals!!!❤🙏

[@marymurphy246]

People can not feed themselves . This is so sad

[@5150lady]

How very sad.

[@hannahsareur4823]

Please dont give up on these pups...😭 LETS ALL HELP....

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

Build back better is making living expenses too much for everyone as vet bills are pricey

[@willieverusethis]

Yeah, vet bills are the result of "whatever the market will bear" not normal inflation. We are not living in times of normal inflation. Corporate profits are soaring while we cut back and cut back. It's time for some serious intervention into the economy. But Trump will save us. He promised to cut corporate taxes again.

[@amapola53]

This is so sad

[@camillecali2]

My last cat died in 2012. I was very lucky because vet bills were no so expensive and my vet leaned on the side of compassion. So when my cat got a liver and brain disease. He said we can keep alive but it will eventually be a horrible painful death. I took him and a few months later when he struggling to breath the vet came and put h to sleep as I held in my arms in our home with his favorite blanket. It was $400 including cremation to do it at home but it was worth it.

[@Here4TheHeckOfIt]

So few people can foster now because of housing. I would foster if I could 😢 The people that have the money are too selfish.

[@HeidiMerkley]

We need more spay and neuter programs, free or low cost. I know a woman who uses her own money/ time to TNR, or trap snd take to shelter. She is having a hard time getting spay/ neuter appointments- she can only get 2 per month. Ridiculous! Should be free or low cost- we will never get a handle on this overcrowding without it. In Boston i witnessed a single woman feeding and doing TNR on her own, had access to low cost spay and neuter/ vaccines. In the course of 2 years we had a huge reduction in litters of kittens being born

[@tommas2674]

well, Nix Regulations destroying capitalism Freedom for citizens, bring back ind. n mfg they alread sent out left wanting more to send out what is left, leash lobbyist and politicians, pharm... to veterinarians, and the "citizens " of hater/aggressor nations also making decisions and pushing propagandas against OUR HOME, USA.

[@californiadreamer2580]

Where I'm at in northern California , the low cost spay/ neuter for dogs and cats in my county is virtually non-existent because quasi "rescues" take most of the very few slots that become available only every few months, and they won't keep a wait list.While your friend's efforts for stray/ feral cats are kind- hearted, it also means that every month two owned and loved house cats that people on very low incomes have, can't get spayed or neutered.

[@HeidiMerkley]

@@californiadreamer2580 i understand your concern, but they do only have a couple slots for cats that are wild, these are not friendly cats, in addition these are private vets, not ASPCA. Can you explain how she is taking away from low-income pet owners. Maybe I am not understanding? I am truly interested, not being a jerk.

[@californiadreamer2580]

@@HeidiMerkley If the spay/ neuter slots are *specifically* for feral cats, that's a different situation, and I misunderstood your post. I agree that TNR programs are a good way to manage feral cats. My county "animal services" had a feral TNR program and it was only $15. to spay/ neuter and vaccinate. But they had " no funding " to offer a low cost program for low income folks with non- feral cats ( or dogs). That County managed TNR program was discontinued 3 years ago. My county now has a *specifically feral* cat spay-neuter program through a non-profit agency, but it takes up almost half of the very few cat spay-neuter slots available. For every 3 days full of cat spay-neuter, there is only 1 day for dogs.

[@AP-gb3eh]

Every time I see people pimping their litters of puppies on the internet I get so angry. Irresponsible people don’t give a shit what happens to those puppies after they get their likes . Fk backyard breeders . They are trafficking in misery

[@MarLindaPerez-s1i]

I donate to my local shelter once a month, they should consider asking people to help with donations of food or blankets while they are so over capacity. 😿

[@paulettebarrow9791]

@user, aia donate by feeding stary cats that have been fixed and ducks that come when the cats are being fed, If you dont give the ducks something they will eat the catfood

[@grimsonforce7504]

@@paulettebarrow9791 Stop feeding stray cats its horrible for the environment.

[@paulettebarrow9791]

@@grimsonforce7504 For one you dont tell me what to do 2nd, these are cats Iv been feeding for year since they were kittens , they are all fixed. you have a sick heart

[@SuperToby3]

Vet bills cost an arm and a leg

[@rahulminhas7882]

They need to ban breeding

[@natsudragneel4332]

Absolutely!

[@cassiebennet4262]

Bingo! Finally a real solution in the comment section.

[@lydiawaffleman1497]

Having an animal is just like having a child they hope that they aren't abused or abandoned 😮 expecting love and kindness.

[@jc2385]

So sad. Yet people continue to purchase from on line breeders aka puppy mills, pet stores (also puppy mill dogs), and back yard “breeders.” Add in the lack of spaying and neutering and thousands of animals will be euthanized just due to lack of space. Come on people….do better!

[@paulettebarrow9791]

@jc, Those need to be shut down and banned

[@sfstoryteller1227]

Those dogs need to be rescued too.

[@TaySlayXOXO]

There should be a social stigma against these purists who incentivize these shady backyard breeders. Many guilty parties at play

[@sfstoryteller1227]

@maiginblank the problem with rescue right now is that they are spaying and neutering these dogs at like 8 weeks old . That’s just way to young. They are not skeletal sound at that young age And that can cause major problems down the road. They should let the adopter choose when to spay or neuter. Make them put down a large deposit that they’ll get back after their dog is fixed.

[@sfstoryteller1227]

Those dogs need to be rescued just as much if not more than shelter animals!! They live in deplorable conditions.

[@somewhrntm]

The shelters should consider moving them to other state shelters that have low animal rates. I know here in Michigan it seems all the shelters have are mostly pit bulls. Most people cannot have pit bulls where they live but would consider other rescue animals if some were available.

[@bayareagrl4ever526]

I hate breed discrimination. We have Pitbulls and they are good dogs. Its the owners who are the problem. My son couldn’t get apt or housing so my son had to buy a house and then commute 3-4 hrs a day. But we love our dogs. In my neighborhood there are Labradors that bite. Any dog will bite if you don’t train them. But yes, there are pilots who will fly dogs to other states for rescue.

[@melissak8892]

Where I am in Florida, it is 90 percent pit bulls or pit bull mixes.

[@grimsonforce7504]

@@bayareagrl4ever526 Until they aren't. Lol typical pibble owner.

[@grimsonforce7504]

Its the same in many states shitty dog breeds occupy the majority of shelters.

[@willieverusethis]

It's almost all pit bulls here in California too. It's pit bulls everywhere. Pit bull owners are the most irresponsible of all dog owners, clearly.

[@jeremykuronya4391]

No more breeding or puppy mills

[@ShellyBomb]

OMG --- 🫡‼️ People adopted dogs 🐶 during Covid - now look at their irresponsibility!!! So terribly sad --- 😢

[@Bluebird-77]

This is horrible. People giving up or abandoning their pets left and right. I am in dire straights but I'll be damned if I give away my pets. I wish I had money to donate to all of these shelters because I would in a haertbeat.

[@BillMiller-ob4vh]

That tells you the economic times are not good

[@thomascrum185]

I dont understand how someone couldn't take one of these home with them. I found a stray and just straight up kept them, as a matter of fact all my dogs have been from shelters!

[@EAJD2111]

😢 this is so saddening to hear about… all these poor babies. We are failing them by not getting them fixed. Shame on us humans. We are just a horrible bunch of fools. These animals and children deserve better!

[@o0o0o0oops]

This is so sad. It doesnt have to be like this. SPAY AND NEUTER!!!!

[@7Jennifer]

Denver is dealing with issues like this as well. I don't think people should have the options to not spay/neuter. The animal laws should be stronger. Backyard breeders, breeders in general, should not be allowed to sell unneutered animals freely. This country is so backwards with so many things, animal welfare included. First world country my a**.

[@ughmazing8073]

This is heart breaking 😥

[@jcmjcm1945]

You asking people who can't even afford to take of themselves to take a dog??? Yeah sorry but it's hurting everyone.

[@teeniequeenie8369]

This is SUPER frustrating…I hear ppl say all the time that you shouldn’t own a pet if you can’t afford to take them to the vet…the vets require INSANE amounts of money for treatments and then ppl complain that the shelters are full..also they make it soooo hard to ever get approved from any of the rescue organizations that it’s impossible for most ppl to make the cut….

[@bayareagrl4ever526]

Agreed vets charge way too much. I think when you have an emergency vets should have to treat the dogs/animal even if you don’t have money. It’s a skill they should share/ be charitable with. Let people make payments. I was at emergency awhile back and this lady brought in a sick cat. They wanted $8000 to unblock the cats bladder. I paid $2500 just for a few stitches in my dog. This poor guy brought in a small dog whose eye was pooping out. They refused to treat the dog because the guy didn’t have the thousands of dollars they wanted.

[@willieverusethis]

@@bayareagrl4ever526 And there you have it. Capitalism has arrived in the doctor and vet's offices.

[@josswoman4191]

Add to this all the irresponsible and greedy breeders--of EVERY ilk--and it's a nightmare.

[@kleinbiker1]

Soooo many irresponsible people. It's the exact problem all over the country including here in central Ohio.

[@nataliecook7254]

I just went to their site. So many up for adoption are mature dogs! Wake up people! The economy sucks! People can't afford to live in their home or their rental! How can they afford a vet bill if their dog becomes ill or is already suffering with a health condition? And dog food isn't cheap especially when rising food costs make it difficult to feed your family or yourself. Sadly, the pet is put in a shelter, no doubt by their heartbroken owner!

[@apara2005]

No excuse! If your child was suffering from a health issue would you just dump them off at orphanage??? If you dog is sick and you can't pay you just do the best you can with it, and keep it comfortable. Don't dump it in a shelter!!!

[@willieverusethis]

@@apara2005 In some states you can be charged with a crime for not getting the necessary medical treatments. People don't have 2 or 3k to get their dog stitches. It's just the way it is. If you drop it at the shelter its medical needs will be met.

[@jemartinez50ja]

Its those breeders n puppy farms

[@susanbuck4897]

It's getting too expensive for many people, especially those who shouldn't get animals that they can't be responsible for.

[@willieverusethis]

Yeah, like the entire working class. Only the rich will have pets.

[@snicole042]

All these people upset about animals when you should be upset as to WHY families are having to make the heartbreaking decision to give up their pets. Everything from FOOD to UTILITIES are outrageous. THAT is what people should focus their anger on. The policies woke judges and DAs have imposed on us has led us to this.

[@willieverusethis]

How do woke judges and DAs cause pets to be too expensive? Isn't it the cost of dog food and veterinary care?

[@monkeyhaters9258]

Nobody can trust the Animal vets anymore,, including their bills💰

[@Catherine-2008]

I have never understood not fixing your pet and buying from a breeder. That being said, the costs of being properly able to care for your pets is out of control. My cat's vet food has increased around 50% in the last 3 years. Things just seem to randomly increase and by a big percentage.

[@puggychu]

We need more compassionate vets to 'donate' their time to spay & neuter pets and not price gouge treating pets like a golden goose to line their bank accounts especially during this hard economic time. What average household these days can pay $300 - 1000 for a single spay & neuter on their pets? This is the current rate at the vets, just sheer greed.

[@pisces2569]

It’s comments like these are the reason veterinarians are four more times likely to kill themselves than military vets. A lot of vets don’t have control over the prices they set because they don’t own the clinic. Many are part of a corporation. Despite all that, vets do not make a lot of money except maybe specialist vets and yet they are crippled with an insane amount of student debt. The reason why slay and neuter is cheap at animal shelters is because they don’t monitor the pets with an EKG and oxygen probe while they are under anesthesia. Someone just listens to them every so often with a stethoscope. Private practice vets do more monitoring to decrease risk of something going wrong

[@1080terrieh]

I have 2 dogs of my own and I love them to death, but the expenses are crazy. I’m single and they’re my only kids so I can make do but I can’t imagine others. You not only have to pay a license fee, most homes owners don’t allow pets or there’s an extra deposit on pets, the vets are extremely expensive one minor visit can cost almost $1000 especially if you go to a shady vet that is just adding on unneeded exams. Pet insurance exist but the monthly payments can be another stress. But still I love my dogs and it’s sad to see some dogs who once had owners are now just roaming around.

[@elizabethtalavera9300]

OMG, what are we going to do 😢😢😢 I already have three large dogs and live in a NYC apartment. I work full time and have to make time for my dogs too. Walking and taking them out for a run in the park at least three times a day. Feeding them, bathing them, providing clean beds and veterinary care. It is a big responsibility but I love them and would do it gladly everyday. But I wish I was a millionaire and do more for those poor souls in shelters and elsewhere ❤❤❤

[@kristinrutherford8779]

I have zero hope in humanity

[@jet44444]

They need to change apartment no dog rules and pet fees as well, it’s one of the main causes of why many people surrender pets.

[@deborah2768]

Maybe lower the cost of spay and neuter so people can afford it might also help. Can't vets write off on their taxes a charitable contribution if they offer their services to a shelter one day a month to help curtail this? Just a thought.

[@pisces2569]

That’s assuming vets have the time to volunteer and the ability to do so. Vet school is insanely expensive and vets don’t make much

[@seth5308]

Wouldn’t expect anything less from Cacafornia.

[@Users_rx]

Spay spay spay before they got adopted because those people are hoping for cute PUPPIES! And keep their name and id attached to them. If they abandon the dogs they adopted, ban them for adopting ever again.

[@yodatorito7311]

Try renting a place in San Diego, most places don’t allow dogs, are non affordable, include pet rent. And people have to work three jobs over 9 hour’s plus commute hours per day, and still can’t afford rents there. Not that any of the rental places care.

[@daveclark8337]

"You can send them to my Gravel Pit."- Gov. Kristi Noem

[@darkestpriestess]

Heartbreaking 💔😢

[@theroaringshadows]

WOW, not surprised, so many irresponsible pet owners!! At the same time I recognize people no longer have the money to buy pet food or do vet care!