Local rescues face overcrowding as people surrender their pets

Overcrowding at local pet rescue shelters has been an increasing problem since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Following an increase in adoptions during the pandemic, rising living costs and other factors have led to pet surrenders and abandonment.

Executive Director Chalan Lowry has seen an increase in animal intakes at the Portage Animal Protective League rescue shelter in recent years. She believes...

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