Idaho Matters

COVID-19 and a lack of affordable housing leads to an increase in pet surrenders

Many animal shelters in our region are bursting with unwanted cats and dogs and the problem is linked to the nation’s housing crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Broadcast on:: 06 Feb 2023

A dog eagerly awaits adoption in an animal shelter.(iStockphoto.com)

Many animal shelters in our region are bursting with unwanted cats and dogs and the problem is linked to COVID-19 and the nation’s housing crisis.

First, Wyoming Public Radio’s Eric Vigil takes us to a shelter for the Mountain West News Bureau. Then Boise State Public Radio's Troy Oppie looks at how Treasure Valley pet shelters are feeling the strain of animal surrenders.