Reasons people surrendered their dogs…
–Moving
–Landlord does not allow pet
–Too many animals in household
–Cost of pet maintenance
–Owner having personal problems / Illness / Death
–Inadequate facilities
–No homes available for litter mates
–Having no time for pet
–Pet illness(es)
–Biting
For cats, the reasons they found were the same plus:
–Cat allergies in the family
–House soiling
–Incompatibility with other pets
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