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flag On Giving Tuesday 2025, U.S. shelters raised funds amid record animal intakes, high pet surrenders, and financial strain.

flag On Giving Tuesday, December 2, 2025, animal shelters across the U.S. launched fundraising efforts amid rising intakes and financial pressures. flag The Jacksonville Humane Society reported over 10,000 animal intakes in 2025—the highest in two decades—driven by unaltered community cats and a surge in kittens, yet maintained a 90% save rate. flag Shelters in Rapid City, Dane County, Wisconsin, Baltimore, and Springfield also sought donations, with matching gift programs amplifying impact. flag Funds support medical care, adoptions, fostering, and spay/neuter initiatives. flag Many organizations emphasized community involvement through donations, volunteering, and adoption, especially as economic challenges increase pet surrenders.

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