Animal sanctuaries have problems
Animal sanctuaries in the United States are facing tough times. There are two reasons for that, rising prices and fewer donations.Most of the 45 sanctuaries in the US reported high prices for essentials like hay and grain since the pandemic. For over a third of them, costs doubled. The Catskill Sanctuary is home to 200 rescued animals. They reported a big increase in the cost of food and medical care. At the same time, donations decreased.Founder Kathy Stevens worries that if sanctuaries continue closing down, many animals could die from hunger. It may be necessary to kill them.
Questions:
1. How have the rising prices of essentials like hay and grain affected animal sanctuaries in the United States since the onset of the pandemic?
2. Can you elaborate on the specific challenges faced by the Catskill Sanctuary, particularly regarding the increased costs of food and medical care for their 200 rescued animals?
3. What is the current trend regarding donations to animal sanctuaries in the US, and how has this trend impacted their ability to function effectively?
4. In what ways do the financial difficulties experienced byanimal sanctuaries threaten the well-being and survival of the animals under their care?
5. How has the founder of the Catskill Sanctuary, Kathy Stevens, expressed concern about the potential consequences if sanctuaries continue to close down due to financial strain?
