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Interested in adopting your first shelter pet? Animal advocate offers this advice

Interested in adopting your first shelter pet? Animal advocate offers this advice
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There’s an ongoing animal shelter crisis in the U.S. A total of 5.8 million cats and dogs entered shelters and rescues in 2025, according to Shelter Animals Count. While intakes slightly decreased and adoptions slightly increased compared to 2024, the overall shelter population nationwide saw an...

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