Rising Costs In Las Vegas Leading To More Pets Being Abandoned
This is a very heartbreaking thing to hear, but it’s happening more and more right in our backyard.
More and more family pets in Las Vegas are getting abandoned or surrendered to shelters, fox5vegas.com recently reported. The recent increase in abandoned pets is being credited to the rising costs of living in Southern Nevada. Not only the inflation Americans are seeing nationwide, but in rising rents here in Clark County.
Earlier this month, fox5vegas reported that a study showed Las Vegas is leading the nation in number of evictions in big cities. This comes after the endless rent increases the city saw during and immediately after the Coronavirus pandemic. And the report indicated that it’s going to get worse, due to expiration of protections some families filed for. Some of which are still waiting for that help. According to an interview fox5vegas conducted with the Nevada SPCA, this year has seen an unprecedented number of pets being abandoned.
Families can get help in Las Vegas so their pets don’t have to be abandoned.
The Nevada SPCA, along with other animal-advocating organizations in Southern Nevada, offers resources for pet families in need. The Nevada SCPA has food pantries for families who are struggling to feed their pets. As well as free or low-cost veterinary care. Hearts Alive Village in Las Vegas also gives low-cost veterinary care. Including a $40 medical exam that includes a dental check.
Shelters across the valley are seeing a spike in animals being dropped off. The Nevada SPCA is currently at capacity and urging those who can adopt or foster to do so now. They’re so desperate to get animals out of the shelter and into homes that they’re doing a “Clear The Shelter” campaign. Which will waive adoption fees on all adult animals through Labor Day weekend. For more information, check out the NSPCA website here.
A final word, from one animal-lover to another. If you HAVE to surrender your pet in Las Vegas this summer, please do not leave them outside in a crate or tied to a tree. That’s not only abandonment, it’s animal cruelty. Just don’t do it.