Animal sanctuaries have problems
Animal sanctuaries in the United States are facing tough times. There are two reasons for that, rising prices and fewer donations. Most of the 45 sanctuaries in the US reported high prices for essentials like hay and grain since the pandemic.
For over a third of them, costs doubled.
The Catskill Sanctuary is home to 200 rescued animals.
They reported a big increase in the cost of food and medical care.
At the same time, donations decreased.
Founder Kathy Stevens worries that if sanctuaries continue closing down, many animals could die from hunger.
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Animal sanctuaries in the US are struggling. They need more money because prices for things like food and medicine have gone up a lot, especially since the pandemic. At the same time, fewer people are giving donations. This means these safe places for rescued animals are having a very hard time staying open.
For example, The Catskill Sanctuary, which cares for 200 animals, is seeing much higher costs for food and medical help. The founder is worried that if sanctuaries close, many animals might die from hunger, or even be put down.
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What is an animal sanctuary?
An animal sanctuary is a safe place where rescued animals, often those that are sick, injured, or abandoned, can live out their lives peacefully and receive care.
Why are animal sanctuaries struggling in the US?
They are facing problems due to rising costs for essential supplies like food and medicine, combined with a decrease in financial donations from the public.
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