In an eight to one vote, with two abstaining, the Austin Animal Advisory Commission voted that they are not confident in the Austin Animal Center's leadership.
Shelters prepare for potential influx of pet drop-offs this summer
Shelters prepare for potential influx of pet drop-offs this summer
Austin s eviction moratorium was extended until August 1, tenants are protected until then. However beginning June 1, nothing is stopping a landlord from filing a notice of eviction if the tenant has unpaid rent of at least five months.
AUSTIN, Texas - Austin s eviction moratorium was extended until Aug.1. Tenants are protected until then. However, beginning June 1, nothing is stopping a landlord from filing a notice of eviction, if the tenant has unpaid rent of at least five months.
That can leave many questioning where to put their pets.
“Pandemic pups are being returned to shelters in record numbers. Author: KVUE News staff Updated: 10:53 PM CDT May 12, 2021
AUSTIN, Texas When the pandemic began, many people in Central Texas and across the nation rushed to adopt cats and dogs. According to the American Pet Products Association, about 12.6 million U.S. households got a new pet.
But now, some of those “pandemic pups are being returned to shelters in record numbers.
Shelters across the nation report dogs are being brought back because their owners say they have to go back to work or want go back to their pre-pandemic lives.
But the Austin Animal Center is seeing something different – an increase in people asking to surrender their pets as they anticipate losing their homes. Austin s eviction moratorium expires Aug. 1, and AAC said many may not be able to take their pets with them as they move in with family or friends.