The CNY SPCA is filled over capacity, with little to no room left for any more animals. But what’s the reason for this overflow? Many Central New Yorkers can no longer afford their pets during this rough economy, forcing them to either give them away or completely abandon them.
Over the past few months, the SPCA has found cats and dogs left at their front door by their owners in the middle of the night. This has given the organization about 120 cats and close to 100 dogs, which is more than their kennels can handle.
The biggest expense owners can no longer afford is food. It costs on average $35 per month to feed a pet, on top of veterinary bills that aren’t always expected. But the CNY SPCA is trying to help with their Food Bank program. Anyone with a pet can fill out a form to begin receiving free food while their budget is tight.
But while many people are giving up their pets, equal amounts are looking to adopt. There has even been a large increase in adoptions, with several going home each day. This is the result of many wanting a companion to get through this tough time, as well as animal lovers in fear of what might happen to the cats and dogs if no one takes them home.
The one downside to the increase in adoptions is that many are getting returned within weeks because of their expense. The SPCA says before adopting, it’s important to know all the responsibilities involved with adding a pet to your family.
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