Inquirer: Tough times hitting animal shelters, too.

On November 10, a front-page feature story in The Philadelphia Inquirer discussed the increasing number of pet owners who are surrendering their pets to shelters due to economic hardship. The article outlined PAWS’ efforts to save these displaced pets.

Read the story by clicking here.

At the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society, community program coordinator Natalie Smith holds Roxanne, a Boston terrier. Roxanne was given up by her owners because they couldn’t afford veterinary treatment for her intestinal problems.Caption: The Philadelphia Inquirer. Photo: April Saul/The Philadelphia Inquuirer.

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