When Evictions Loom, Pets Are Also at Risk
Adoptions set a record in the U.S. early in the pandemic, but now millions of animals could be in danger of being abandoned or returned to shelters.
Belgine Deshommes, 15, with one of her cats, Luna Bear, at her family’s rental home in St. Ann, Mo. Belgine’s parents both lost their jobs early in the pandemic, and her family moved from New York to Missouri in search of more affordable housing. But pet rent and pet deposits made the search difficult, and the cats ended up in foster care for months before being reunited with their owners.Credit.Whitney Curtis for The New York Times
ABA helps animal shelters address challenges during COVID-19 pandemic
Katie Bray Barnett s three-legged dog Leonidas is a registered therapy dog who serves at juvenile detention facilities and the local VA hospital. He has lymphoma and won t be with us much longer, but will certainly leave a legacy, says Barnett.
Katie Bray Barnett was in her last year at the University of Kansas School of Law in 2010 when she started thinking about organizing a conference for nonprofit animal shelters.
She grew up volunteering in shelters, adopted her own dogs and even decided to pursue a career in law to prevent cities from banning pit bulls and other specific breeds. She planned to work with her local shelter in Lawrence, Kansas, after she graduated and wanted to help animal advocates and attorneys who were interested in doing the same in their communities.
Family of dog sentenced to euthanasia sues Clackamas County January 14 2021
Lanea Kollenburn: We of course love our children and would never put them in harm s way, but the totality of circumstances must be considered
The Kollenburns of Molalla, owners of the dog Lladk, are suing Clackamas County and the Clackamas Board of County Commissioners in federal court for discrimination and asking for Lladk to be returned home.
The issue has been ongoing since July when Lladk bit Lanea and Caleb Kollenburn s then 15-month-old son on the head after the toddler had escaped out the doggy door, and Lladk was subsequently sentenced to euthanasia.
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The Pack, an Amazon Prime Video competition series hosted by Lindsey Vonn, has been canceled after one season.
The reality show centered around dog owners and their pets traveling around the world to compete in various challenges, will not be moving ahead with a second season, PEOPLE can confirm. Get push notifications with news, features and more. + Follow
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A representative for Vonn and Amazon did not immediately respond to PEOPLE s request for comment.
News of the cancellation comes after unaired footage leaked from the editing room floor showed dogs being put in seemingly dangerous situations.