Sometimes the shelter is hopeful — we can have a great adoption day and think this is great. We can take a breath for a minute.

Then the wave crashes in again.

This summer has been a tough one for sure. We have neglect cases, abandonment cases (I am shocked by how many people move away and leave their dogs in their homes or tied in their yards), puppies and kittens suffering from malnourishment and mange, dogs with scars from fighting or from living on pavement or dirt, leaving scars and skin issues.

The economy is a factor — pet food can be expensive and many cannot afford rising care costs. However, the cases we are seeing are primarily caused by simply not caring.

Have you ever seen a dog cry? A cat so stiff in fear that you can’t get see emotion? I wish I could say that I haven’t.

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