Dog adoption month
Rescue charities are appealing for potential owners to come forward after a 6% drop in interest in dog adoption.
Rescue charities: dog rehoming situation becoming 'critical'
New figures show the number of people wanting to adopt dogs in our region has dropped by 6% since last year.
Animal charities say the situation is becoming critical in many kennels with problems re-homing dogs and more animals coming in. Difficulties rehoming older animals and breeds with a bad reputation are making the situation worse.
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