“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.
Woman caught on camera hitting dog no longer employed at vet clinic
Woman caught on camera hitting dog no longer employed at vet clinic
A South Austin woman caught on camera hitting her dog by her neighbor is no longer employed at a Central Austin veterinary clinic.
AUSTIN, Texas - A South Austin woman caught on camera slapping and punching her dog is no longer employed at a Central Austin veterinary clinic.
In late April Annalyssa Aranda began recording her neighbor hitting her sick and elderly dog, Lola. She turned three separate clips over to the Austin Police Department. Once we finally got video footage we were like okay [the police are] gonna come. They re gonna rescue this dog and everything s gonna be fine, said Aranda.
Week-long seniors conference set
AGE of Central Texas will partner with Pflugerville Community Church to host the sixth annual Pflugerville Seniors Conference with daily seminars from 10 to 11:30 a.m. next week.
The event will feature area experts discussing aging-related topics that include medication management, legacy giving and navigating the aging process. The conference launches on Monday with the topic “Medication Management.” Baylor Scott and White Health pharmacist Lonna Hayes will discuss how to successfully navigate multiple subscriptions and doctors’ orders.
On Tuesday, financial expert Darby Armont, executive vice president at Richard P. Slaughter Associates, will discuss “Legacy Planning” and how to best protect assets and pass them along to family members or donate them to charity.