Why do dog and cat owners surrender pets to local shelters and rescues? We look at five reasons they state when they turn them in.

Deborah Tayloe is a children's book author, self-employed copywriter and WordPress specialist, and, best of all--a companion animal advocate. She lives in Bertie County with her husband and two rescue pets--a dog she found in a dumpster and a stray cat who now reigns supreme over the house.
Why do dog and cat owners surrender pets to local shelters and rescues? We look at five reasons they state when they turn them in.