An orange tabby cat awaits adoption at the Palo Alto animal shelter on Aug. 7, 2023. Photo by Magali Gauthier. Familial bonds aren’t limited to the human species—furry animal companions count too.

AREA AND WAYS THAT YOU CAN HELP. SOME ANIMAL SHELTERS HAVE SEEN AN INCREASE IN PEOPLE SURRENDERING THEIR PETS. IF YOU’RE SUDDENLY NOT ABLE TO FEED OR CARE FOR YOUR PETS, THERE ARE LOCAL GROUPS THAT ...