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Animal shelters in California, like many Americans, are struggling financially as inflation continues to climb and are asking for additional support.
US inflation rose to 8.2% in September from the same period in 2021, the US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
The Valley Animal Center in Fresno and The Cat House on the Kings in Parlier are among the shelters struggling to pay their bills in the face of the effects of inflation.
“We’re one of the largest no-kill shelters in California and specifically in this part of the Valley,” Ruben Cantu, Valley Animal Center adoption care supervisor, told FOX 26. and it’s not slowing down.”
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Animal shelters in California, like many Americans, are struggling financially as inflation continues to climb and are asking for additional support. (KMPH/Sophia Lesséos)
Valley Animal Shelter sent out a donation request in September with the goal of raising $250,000 by the end of October. The shelter hopes to avoid even thinking about closing.
“The worst-case scenario is that we have to face closure,” Cantu said. “Now that’s not something we’re considering right now, but it’s the ultimate fear that we’ll lose the ability to help our community.”
Cantu said the kennels are half full, but the shelter is limiting the number of dogs they take in due to a lack of resources.
Valley Animal Shelter sent out a donation request in September with the goal of raising $250,000 by the end of October. The shelter hopes to avoid even thinking about closing. (KMPH/Sophia Lesséos)
“The unfortunate thing is that it’s not about space, it’s about income and being able to properly care for that animal and making sure it has the necessary things. , so we’re not sitting on my adoptive floor for an undesirable lot of time,” Cantu said. healthy.”
The Cat House on the Kings and potential owners of adoptive animals are also experiencing financial problems.
“I spoke with someone today who was really interested in a cat he saw on one of our sites, and he was heartbroken because he couldn’t afford it. adopt and/or provide the care that would be required if adopted,” Beth Caffrey, media and volunteer relations coordinator for The Cat House on the Kings, told FOX 26.
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The Valley Animal Center in Fresno and The Cat House on the Kings in Parlier are among the animal shelters struggling to pay their bills in the face of the effects of inflation. (KMPH/Sophia Lesséos)
The shelter even cut its adoption fees in half to encourage people to adopt a pet.
But due to economic setbacks, both shelters are urging their communities to help.
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“Do whatever you can,” Caffrey said. “Give your time because it is also very useful, foster care is key. If you can open your house, your bathroom to a few kittens, it would make a big difference for us.”
