Shelters across the US are struggling to take in a growing number of dogs and cats.

Some pets adopted early in the pandemic are being sent back as owners slowly return to normal life.

The financial impact of Covid19 as well as a puppy boom due to a pause in spaying and neutering during the pandemic are also adding to the strain.

"It is so hard for the animals," says an employee of Lucky Dog Rescue, a Virginiabased nonprofit that matches shelter dogs with temporary homes.

Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog

#BBCNews