Fremont shelter volunteers stand in the gap as owner surrenders rise

Fremont shelter volunteers stand in the gap as owner surrenders rise

Owner surrenders at animal shelters nationwide are on the rise.In Fremont, volunteers at one rescue are working to fill the gap.The latest ASPCA Shelter Animal Count data shows 30% of pets in shelters in 2025 were owner surrenders, up from 29% in 2024. While the percentage increase seems small, the estimated real-world difference is about 10,000moredogs and 34,000morecats nationwide. Economic pressures including inflation, housing challenges, an…