The Housing Crisis is Also a Pet Retention Crisis

Posted on by Elizabeth Coalson
The Housing Crisis is Also a Pet Retention Crisis When people think about why dogs enter shelters, they often assume it's because owners don't care. But for many families, the problem isn't a lack of love. It's a lack of options. Across the United States, millions of pet owners are struggling to find affordable housing that will allow them to keep their pets. Rising rents, pet fees, breed restrictions, and limited housing choices are creating barriers that force some families to make an impossible decision: keep their dog or keep a roof over their head. If we want to reduce...Read More

Do you ever feel like no one’s listening?

Posted on by Elizabeth Coalson
FTC Comment Period on Online Animal Sales Regulation Why Your Voice Matters A Rare Opportunity to Address a Root Cause of the Animal Welfare Crisis The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is currently reviewing a Petition for Rulemaking that could lead to federal oversight and regulation of online animal sales in the United States. Public comments are open until May 26, 2026. This is a significant development for animal welfare advocates, shelters, rescues, ethical breeders, veterinarians, and communities nationwide because online animal sales have largely operated outside meaningful regulatory oversight for years. Today, millions of animals are sold online through platforms...Read More