Some Illinois animal shelters overwhelmed as economy drives people to give up pets
Many have pointed to the economy, inflation and returning back in-person to work as reasons why they have given up their pets.
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Many have pointed to the economy, inflation and returning back in-person to work as reasons why they have given up their pets.
While the pandemic led many people to adopt pets during quarantine, Kane County shelters are overwhelmed as many people are now surrendering their animals.
Two years ago the biggest obstacle for suburban orchard operations was the coronavirus pandemic. Last year, drought had its way with apple yields. In 2022, operators across the board anticipate a much-improved crop and experience for visitors.
The final 312 of the nearly 4,000 beagles bred for research at a facility in Virginia were taken in by shelters around the country Thursday, including 75 more brought back overnight to South Elgin by Anderson Humane.
After finding homes earlier this month for 91 beagles rescued from a breeding and research facility in Virginia, Anderson Humane in South Elgin is going back the first week of September to pick up 75 more.