Daily News | Philly animal rescues overwhelmed as families return their pandemic pups en masse
“I have never ever seen this many people trying to dump their dogs,” posted Jessica Mellen-Graaf of theAlready swamped, her rescue team had received 20 requests in 48 hours from owners who wanted to give up their dogs.In the early months of COVID-19, the near-emptying of the nation’s animal shelters was one of the few bright spots in a dark time. ASPCA data suggest over 23 million American households acquired a pet during the pandemic.
“He is smart as a whip, he’s a great dog, but they surrendered him because they don’t have time for him,” Gambone said. “He’s absolutely a COVID dog that somebody bought, and now that the people are going to work, they don’t want to deal with him anymore.” Giunta found a husky rescue willing to help find a new home for that dog. No such luck for a young father-son Shepherd pair another owner no longer wanted.
During COVID, many new owners couldn’t get a trainer, couldn’t afford one or didn’t know how to do it themselves. A lot of these pets ended up with behavior problems. “Last Monday, my colleague went outside and there was a line.” Barnett said. “She said it looked like a Black Friday sale. It was for surrenders.”
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