As Nathan Winograd mentioned in one of IAM’s previous podcasts, going No Kill can help animal shelters save both lives and money. This is an important point to consider, especially in light of the U.S. economy’s recent downturn.
Animal welfare organizations are often the first to suffer when people have less money to give. American Public Media’s Marketplace radio program visited the Washington Animal Rescue League to find out how economic circumstances have impacted the animal shelter: as foreclosures go up, so do pet surrenders. Listen to the story, and discuss how the economy is impacting animal welfare in your area by leaving a comment at Indy Animal Media.
