▲ 163 ▼ America’s animal shelters are overwhelmed. Pets – and staff – are at breaking point (www.theguardian.com) submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by jeffw@lemmy.world [M] to c/news@lemmy.world 53 comments fedilink hide all child comments Just a warning, this article has some unpleasant parts to read
[–] Drusas@kbin.run 11 points 2 years ago (1 child) It's also due to increased efforts to get people to spay and neuter their pets, including reduced cost and free sterilization programs. permalink fedilink source parent hideshow 2 child comments replies: [–] etceterar@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago The cost isn't reduced anymore, and that's another contributor to this problem. $300 for a neuter, $550 to get shots and a neuter for a stray at local veterinary offices. You have to find a non-profit doing low-cost operations to get a cat neutered for under $150 in my state. Insurance in the veterinary market was a truly cruel and stupid idea. permalink fedilink source parent
[–] etceterar@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago The cost isn't reduced anymore, and that's another contributor to this problem. $300 for a neuter, $550 to get shots and a neuter for a stray at local veterinary offices. You have to find a non-profit doing low-cost operations to get a cat neutered for under $150 in my state. Insurance in the veterinary market was a truly cruel and stupid idea. permalink fedilink source parent