Price hikes are a double whammy for pet owners who are crushed by inflation

Minneapolis CNN — As head of PAWS Atlanta, Joe Labriola can get a good sense of the region’s economic well-being from the day-to-day activity of the city’s oldest no-kill animal shelter. Through the course of the past year, it has become increasingly clear to him that people in the area are struggling under the weight of inflation and economic uncertainty. Practically the entirety of the daily call volume consists of requests to rehome pets. The shelter’s “surrender queue” is full, awaiting adoptions to free up space in the main shelter. And the shelves at PAWS Atlanta’s Pet Food Pantry quickly…

Low-cost rabies clinics being held for pets

By Natalia Vega March 16, 2023 12:07pm Several low-cost rabies vaccination clinics for cats and dogs will be held throughout Lambton County over the next couple of months. Lambton Public Health said pets, over three months old, must be restrained and in good health while at one of the clinics. The clinic is not open to animals that have been vaccinated against rabies within the past year. “Vaccinating pets not only helps protect them from the rabies virus, but it also helps keep human populations safe,” said Supervisor of Health Protection Lori Lucas. “These low-cost clinics offer an affordable way…