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Petflation is making it harder and costlier to get shelter animals adopted

The cost of caring for pets is rising. Petflation is affecting more than just the cost of food and care; it also makes it more expensive to transport pets between shelters, a key part of getting many animals adopted.

KMUV Anavi Prakash reports.

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