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Dog Adoption, Shelter Overcrowding & the Truth About Rescue Dogs
Season 4
Episode 13
Published 1 week ago
Description
In this week's episode of The Rescue State, we're answering three important questions about dog ownership, adoption and the growing challenges facing animal shelters.
How can we help our dogs live longer, healthier lives? Is adopting a shelter dog the right choice for your family, especially when you don't know their history? And are more dogs entering shelters today than before the pandemic?
From making informed decisions about welcoming a dog into your family to understanding why shelters continue to struggle with overcrowding, we're breaking down the facts, challenging common misconceptions and exploring what it really means to be a responsible, compassionate dog owner.
Whether you're considering adopting your first dog, already have a house full of rescues or simply want to better understand the animal welfare crisis, this conversation is for you.
Because the more we understand, the more lives we can change. ❤️🐾🎙️
Sources & Further Reading
🐾Los Angeles Times — L.A. Mayor Vowed to Save Shelter Animals. More Dogs and Cats Are Dying.
An investigation into overcrowding, euthanasia rates, and the challenges facing Los Angeles animal shelters, including comparisons with pre-pandemic shelter populations.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-22/la-animal-shelters-more-dogs-and-cats-are-dying
🐾 Shelter Animals Count — 2025 Annual Data ReportA nationwide look at animal shelter intake, adoptions, euthanasia, and the ongoing challenges facing shelters and rescue organizations.
https://www.shelteranimalscount.org/2025-report
How can we help our dogs live longer, healthier lives? Is adopting a shelter dog the right choice for your family, especially when you don't know their history? And are more dogs entering shelters today than before the pandemic?
From making informed decisions about welcoming a dog into your family to understanding why shelters continue to struggle with overcrowding, we're breaking down the facts, challenging common misconceptions and exploring what it really means to be a responsible, compassionate dog owner.
Whether you're considering adopting your first dog, already have a house full of rescues or simply want to better understand the animal welfare crisis, this conversation is for you.
Because the more we understand, the more lives we can change. ❤️🐾🎙️
Sources & Further Reading
🐾Los Angeles Times — L.A. Mayor Vowed to Save Shelter Animals. More Dogs and Cats Are Dying.
An investigation into overcrowding, euthanasia rates, and the challenges facing Los Angeles animal shelters, including comparisons with pre-pandemic shelter populations.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-11-22/la-animal-shelters-more-dogs-and-cats-are-dying
🐾 Shelter Animals Count — 2025 Annual Data ReportA nationwide look at animal shelter intake, adoptions, euthanasia, and the ongoing challenges facing shelters and rescue organizations.
https://www.shelteranimalscount.org/2025-report