Pet Abandonment Crisis

The podcast highlights a troubling trend of pet abandonment post-pandemic, as many animals acquired during that time are now being left behind by their owners. It discusses a rescue mission termed the 'Pet Railroad,' which transports abandoned pets from areas with high abandonment rates to regions where they can find new homes. Reports indicate a significant increase in the number of animals being abandoned, with a volunteer revealing that it is the worst situation she's seen in 20 years. The underlying issue is the oversupply of pets compared to the number of willing adopters, leading to the harrowing reality that nearly a million cats and dogs are euthanized in the U.S. each year.