Adopting a pet was a lifesaver for many people isolated during the pandemic. Two years later, many animal shelters, including those in Albuquerque, face crisis-level intakes with decreased adoptions. Carolyn Ortega, director of animal welfare for the Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department, said despite a Black Friday event, which saw 157 of 900 animals adopted, about 55 new animals are surrendered each day, making it difficult to keep up. .
A proposed ban on the sale of dogs, cats, rabbits and pot-bellied pigs at pet stores goes before the Clark County Commission today. Pet stores would be given a year to comply and would be allowed to host shelter animals for adoption. Teresa Chagrin, animal care and control issues manager with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, said they support the ban, especially in light of troubles at the Animal Foundation shelter in Las Vegas. .
The University of Wisconsin won a recent legal battle tied to accusations of animal abuse within its research facilities. Activists hope that doesn t end the conversation - or the scrutiny. The case had to do with the university restricting social media comments critical of certain conditions. .