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People are giving up their pets due to costs — and rehoming them is more expensive too

People are giving up their pets due to costs — and rehoming them is more expensive too
NPR Business Wednesday 12 August 2026, 22:06 UTC By Anavi Prakash 1 min read
Key Points

The cost of pet care is rising. Petflation is affecting more than the cost of food and care; it's also making it costlier to transport pets between shelters, the key to getting many animals adopted.

The cost of pet care is rising. Petflation is affecting more than the cost of food and care; it's also making it costlier to transport pets between shelters, the key to getting many animals adopted.

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