Lots of people during lockdown decided to adopt or purchase a pet to keep them company during the covid pandemic. But now, with many of us returning to our normal lives, many of our furry friends are left behind, being put up for adoption in animal shelters. 

It has been revealed that shelters are currently having to cope with a 100% increase in abandoned dogs compared to this time last year.

Clinton Maynard chats to Janelle Bloxsom, Manager at the Petbarn Foundation, who is trying to remove the stigma about adopting pets from shelters.

If you are thinking of purchasing or getting a pet, please consider adoption first, and visit the Petbarn Foundation website.  

Lots of people during lockdown decided to adopt or purchase a pet to keep them company during the covid pandemic. But now, with many of us returning to our normal lives, many of our furry friends are left behind, being put up for adoption in animal shelters. 
It has been revealed that shelters are currently having to cope with a 100% increase in abandoned dogs compared to this time last year.
Clinton Maynard chats to Janelle Bloxsom, Manager at the Petbarn Foundation, who is trying to remove the stigma about adopting pets from shelters.
If you are thinking of purchasing or getting a pet, please consider adoption first, and visit the Petbarn Foundation <a href="https://www.petbarn.com.au/services/adoptions">website</a>.

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