Animal Shelters Across Regions Face Closure Threats

Multiple animal shelters across North America are facing imminent closures due to financial strains and volunteer shortages. Orillia's Comfie Cat Shelter is halting new surrenders as it struggles with a decline in volunteers linked to post-pandemic activities; the manager warns it could shut down in 60 days without immediate support. Similarly, the Souris Valley Animal Shelter in Minot has paused intakes while seeking $50,000 urgently to maintain operations, attributing their crisis to high overhead costs and a lack of donations. In Scottsdale, Desert Tails Shelter has suspended intakes after severe storm damage and requires $7,000 monthly to stay afloat, fearing closure by year-end. Lastly, in Noida, Smart Sanctuary is at risk of eviction due to a 25% rent increase, potentially displacing 1,600 rescued animals. These shelters are reaching out for community support to prevent devastating losses for both the facilities and the animals they serve.