Abandoned pets

In general, only some newly abandoned cats and very young feral kittens can be tamed.

[4] Stray animals increase potential exposure to zoonotic diseases like rabies.

[5] Some pets relinquished to an animal shelter will be euthanized due to a lack of space or financial resources.

[8] Studies show that the majority of people who relinquish an animal also report being emotionally attached to the dog.

[9] It has been reported that when forced to abandon their animals in an evacuation, people suffer mental issues such as grief, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder.