Just a warning, this article has some unpleasant parts to read

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      8 months ago

      FWIW, this is anecdotal evidence based on my recent adoption but in chatting with staff, that wave is largely over.

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      8 months ago

      That’s certainly been the case here. Shelters are overwhelmed with dogs who were never properly trained or socialized, which in turn means it takes longer to get them adopted because they need extensive (re)training.