https://www.wfae.org/tags/veterinary-medicine veterinary medicine en-US Copyright Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:37:02 GMT https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-07-29/overcrowded-animal-shelters-seek-relief-as-pet-owners-grapple-with-higher-costs-and-veterinary-medicine-changes-pet-care Nationwide, animal shelters have been overcrowded and overwhelmed. Much of the burden may stem from the rising costs of pet ownership. We look at the issues shelters are facing, the many financial challenges pet owners are dealing with, and how major advances in veterinary medicine also come with a price. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:37:02 GMT https://www.wfae.org/show/charlotte-talks-with-mike-collins/2026-07-29/overcrowded-animal-shelters-seek-relief-as-pet-owners-grapple-with-higher-costs-and-veterinary-medicine-changes-pet-care Chris Jones