Summary
A cat named MJ was left at a Florida shelter after her owners moved and could not take her with them. The Humane Society of Broward County, where MJ is staying, hopes to find her a new home soon. This situation highlights the issue of pet surrenders in the United States.
Key Facts
- MJ is a two-year-old black and white cat left at the Humane Society of Broward County, Florida.
- Her family moved and could not take her, leading to her being surrendered.
- MJ was initially shy but has started to open up at the shelter.
- Every year, millions of pets enter shelters in the U.S., with many being surrendered by their owners.
- In 2024, about 5.7 million pets were taken in by shelters, with approximately 29% being owner surrenders.
- Specifically, 2.9 million cats entered shelters, with nearly a third coming from owner surrenders.
- The Humane Society hopes to find MJ a home with older children and possibly other cats.
