The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region sees rise in pet adoptions
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) in Pueblo saw a spike in pet adoptions in 2020.
and last updated 2021-02-23 19:31:52-05
PUEBLO â The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) in Pueblo saw a spike in pet adoptions in 2020.
The HSPPR presented to the Pueblo City Council, and the group says more than 1,700 pets found homes last year; that s more than 2018. Gale Caron is the HSPPR of Pueblo s Associate Director, and she believes the pandemic may have had an impact on the increase of pet adoptions.
Puebloans staying home more in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic made for a “very interesting year” at the Pueblo campus of the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, according to Gale Caron, the shelter’s associate director.
Despite having to navigate constantly changing guidelines meant to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus and several changes to shelter operations, Caron said the shelter saw very positive outcomes in 2020.
“Overall, what we have noticed and this is a national trend, it’s not just specific to Pueblo is that shelter intakes are down, which is absolutely something to celebrate,” Caron said.
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