PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) — The Arizona Humane Society is seeing an increase in owners surrendering their pets because of high living costs associated with inflation and an affordable housing crisis, according to spokesperson Kelsey Dickerson. As a result, the Humane Society now has a 4-6 month wait period for surrenders, as the organization takes in animals of all backgrounds.“Unfortunately, because of housing instability, economic instability, inflation as well as not being able to access veterinarian care, we have seen a huge uprise in people surrendering their pets,” Dickerson said. “It is a heartbreaking decision that no one wants to make but when it comes to paying your bills, having to pay your medical bill unfortunately people do have to make that really hard decision.”Dickerson said the …
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