Actually, the shelters are being overrun with pets that people are surrendering. The workers at the shelters I have spoken with think it is for two primary reasons. One, because the people simply can't afford to feed them anymore - most of the dogs are large breed dogs that cost more to feed. Two, because people adopted some of these pets during the lockdowns when they were lonely. Now that these people are no longer hanging out at home, they are getting rid of the pet. (These are shallow minded and selfish people that did not have the foresight to consider what would happen when they returned to work, or if they did, they simply didn't care and the animal was just a temporary means to an end and disposable.) Even livestock pets are being surrendered - like horses.

So, besides the seniors and the handicapped, let's not forget about the local shelters. The cost of purchasing food for the animals there has increased as well. If these shelters are unable to fed the animals in their care, drastic measures may have to be implemented in the future.