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Fair-weather pets: These states have seen the biggest change in cats surrendered to shelters

Fair-weather pets: These states have seen the biggest change in cats surrendered to shelters
Written By Jennifer Huizen Jan 31, 2025
Cover Photo: Anna Krivitskaya // ShutterstockThe year has started fairly positively for the shelters and rescue facilities caring for homeless kitties. In most parts of the country, shelters recorded notably lower ra...
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85 articles in Cat Ownership as of May 2025

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