Preventing the next pet surrender emergency — and housing loss for pet owners at the same time

This OP-ED authored by Dr. Paul Locke was published in Baltimore Sun on Mar 24, 2023.

The article discusses how BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter) has seen an unprecedented number of pet surrenders, which are tied to the evictions of their owners. The article suggests that this is a problem that needs immediate attention, starting with providing much-needed resources to BARCS so it can address the health and welfare of the animals under its care.