The media has been covering homeless animal issues ranging from the impact of the economic downturn on pets to promoting adoptions for the holidays.
Tough Economic Times, Holiday Adoptions Gain Media Attention
Not surprisingly, media coverage of homeless animal issues over the past several months has focused heavily on the effects of the economic downturn on pet owner/guardians and their pets, and the shelters and rescue groups that are responding to the increasing number of animals entering the shelter system. As more and more people find it necessary to surrender their companion animals to shelters because of job loss, foreclosures, and other economic stresses, more animals are at risk of becoming fatalities of these difficult times.
The message from the Mayor's Alliance has been clear: during stressful times, people more than ever need the comfort of their beloved companions. We encourage people to explore all options before giving up their pets to a shelter, including asking family or friends to care for their animals until their circumstances change. And for those people who are in a position to adopt, do it now, while adoptions are needed more than ever to save lives!
Coverage of the economy's impact on companion animals includes:
Left Behind: The Economy's Toll on Man's Best Friend
by Jennifer Lawinski, Fox News
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
The ripple effects of a struggling economy
by Jill Bodach, The Hour
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Cutbacks Pose Serious Staffing Shortages At Animal Shelter
by Kelly Carroll, Hamptons.com
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Facing Foreclosure? 3 Reasons Not To Abandon Your Pets
by Brett Ashley McKenzie, The Huffington Post
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
On the brighter side, the media is covering the need for more people to adopt now. Holiday pet adoptions is a hot topic, having gained important media coverage, including TV coverage of the Mayor's Alliance's holiday media event on December 9: Santa and Maddie, the Maddie's Fund mascot, and Animal Care & Control dogs on Fifth Avenue. Holiday adoption events and adoption van appearances featuring Alliance Participating Organizations also are receiving strong promotion in newspaper and online event listings.
Santa Paws Encourages Pet Adoption for the Howl-idays
by Dana Cannizzaro, WPIX-TV
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Help A Homeless Pet This Holiday: Dog And Cat Adoptions From Now Till January 5th
by Ethan Oringel, Green Brooklyn
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
by DogChannel.com
Monday, November 24, 2008
These are just a few examples of the coverage homeless animal issues are receiving in the local and national media. For a more comprehensive listing of recent media coverage, visit the our News page.
