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5. I work in cat rescue

Wed May 28, 2025, 01:26 PM

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All our local rescues and shelters are overwhelmed. Everyone is stressed, no one seems to have money. I suspect it’s about to get worse.

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'In crisis mode': CACC warns of pet drop-offs as daily line keeps getting longer [View all] milestogo Wednesday OP

So sad Clouds Passing Wednesday #1

If you surrender a dog you have to pay a fee. milestogo Wednesday #3

actually, illinois min is $15, and chgo is $16.20. mopinko Wednesday #6

$850 for euthanasia is absurd milestogo Wednesday #7

it is nuts, but mopinko Wednesday #11

Mine had cancer and went through treatment. milestogo Wednesday #12

yeah, i hung on a little too long. mopinko Wednesday #15

Sorry for the loss of your beloved pet, Mo AZJonnie Thursday #23

thx. mopinko Thursday #24

How heartbreaking. I never realized that this was happening. SWBTATTReg Wednesday #4

I work in cat rescue spinbaby Wednesday #5

I wonder how much of that number would be eliminated if flvegan Wednesday #8

There is a resource list on the page of the article. milestogo Wednesday #9

We've Been Seeing A LOT Of Dumped Cats Deep State Witch Wednesday #10

During Covid Marthe48 Wednesday #13

I think post-covid may be a bigger part than many people expect. Ursus Rex Thursday #25

I am likewise distressed that people will buy PoindexterOglethorpe Thursday #26

My daughter's two indoor cats aged 9 and 10 needed dental work Jarqui Wednesday #14

After spending over $3,500 for two separate 'extraction' visits, Abolishinist Wednesday #20

I had cats and dogs since I was born - many decades Jarqui Wednesday #21

You're welcome. The Beautiful Ms. Zara approves this message. Abolishinist Wednesday #22

heartbreaking et tu Wednesday #17

Interesting timing - Ms. Toad Wednesday #18

First thank you for fighting for them EdmondDantes_ Wednesday #19

This recession is just getting started. roamer65 Thursday #27

No. This I don't understand Mountainguy Friday #28