As challenging as the pandemic has been for people, dogs and cats didn’t necessarily have as tough a time. Sheltering in place meant their family spent more time at home with them. Fewer animals went wandering the streets…which meant fewer ended up in public shelters. Many people came to recognize and appreciate the undeniable effect of their pet’s companionship and unconditional love on their wellbeing (with limited access to family, friends, and social activities), and pet surrender fell to historic lows. The numbers are still incredibly low, despite what you may have seen on the news, and we hope this and other trends remain with us as we navigate returning to “normal.” At Valley Humane Society, we definitely learned a few things that we plan to continue! Keep reading to join us as we provide the very best care for those who need us.
