Overcrowded animal shelters seek relief as pet owners grapple with higher costs and veterinary medicine changes pet care

Charlotte Talks With Mike Collins · Jul 30, 2026 · 51m

Nationwide, animal shelters have been overcrowded and overwhelmed. Much of the burden may stem from the rising costs of pet ownership. We look at the issues shelters are facing, the many financial challenges pet owners are dealing with, and how major advances in veterinary medicine also come with a price.