The animal adoption crisis in NSW shelters has led to longer stays for shelter animals (from 42-60 days pre pandemic to over 90 days today). Factors such as the pandemic, cost of living, mental health and rental issues have contributed to the increase in surrendered animals and overcrowded shelters. Animal rescue organisations are struggling to manage the growing number of long-term residents, and the situation requires a solution.
While “doggie days out” may provide temporary relief for some animals in shelters, funding should instead be directed towards Home-to-Home adoption programs like Into Loving Homes, which can help find permanent homes for these animals. By donating or supporting Into Loving Homes, currently with an average adoption time frame of 7 days, individuals can help alleviate the crisis and provide the animals with the love, attention and home they deserve.
It is essential to remember that animals in shelters deserve permanent and loving homes like all animals do, and extended stays in shelters can have a detrimental impact on their physical and mental health. However most Australian shelters are substantially funded and are not distributing the funds with the animals adoption as a priority. Therefore, it is crucial to support initiatives that address the root cause of the problem and aim to find these animals loving homes your donations.
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