Animal shelters are finding new homes for their furry friends in a place you might not expect – malls. As part of an effort to alleviate the burden of increased animal intakes during quarantine, malls across the US are offering empty storefronts to animal rescue groups for free or at a steep discount. The collaborations between malls and animal havens are gaining popularity and have been widely successful in finding homes for pets.
The Pandemic Was Hard on Our Pets
The pandemic caused an increase in shelter animal intakes by 4% in 2022, leaving animal havens overburdened with animals.
Hard Hit Malls Come to The Rescue
To help alleviate the burden, malls across the US are offering animal rescue groups empty storefronts for free or at a significant discount, sometimes as much as 90%.
Attracting More Customers For The Malls and More Homes for Animals
Collaborations between malls and animal havens are gaining popularity, hoping to attract more pet owners and customers to these retail spaces that were already struggling before the pandemic forced temporary closures. According to Alexandra Lange, author of “Meet Me by the Fountain,” moving animal shelters into empty storefronts is just the latest effort by shopping centers to try to lure more customers in.
Adoption Rates Are Soaring for Some Shelters
The move has been widely successful for animal shelters. L.A. Love & Leashes has found homes for more than 3,000 pets since relocating into a shopping center in 2021, more than doubling yearly adoption rates.
Tripling Annual Adoption Rates!
Orphans of the Storm has found homes for more than 200 cats and dogs out of their two mall locations in Vernon Hills and Northbrook since opening in 2021, tripling its annual adoption rate.
Adopt AND Shop!
The collaboration between malls and animal havens offers a great opportunity for shoppers to find their perfect pet and give a loving home to a shelter animal.
Higher Visibility for The Animals
It also offers a great opportunity for animal shelters to showcase their animals to a broader audience, allowing them to find homes for more pets.
More Homes for The Animals
Animal shelters can benefit from the increased foot traffic and brand recognition that comes with a retail space, while malls can benefit from having a new and unique tenant.
It’s A Win Win For Everyone!
The collaboration between malls and animal shelters has proven to be a win-win situation for both parties, and it is hoped that it will continue to grow in popularity and success.
Looking For The Perfect Companion?
If you’re looking to adopt a furry friend in the United States, there are many animal rescue leagues and shelters to choose from. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has a database of adoptable animals across the country.
Another national organization, Petfinder, allows you to search for adoptable pets by location, breed, size, age, and more.
Additionally, many local animal shelters and rescue organizations have their own websites and social media pages where they post information about adoptable pets. By adopting an animal, you can help reduce the number of animals in shelters and give a loving home to a pet in need.
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