Crisis at U.S.-Mexico Border as Migrants Abandon Pets

Hundreds of dogs left by migrants face harsh conditions and overcrowding at shelters.

A growing number of pets, primarily dogs, are being abandoned at the U.S.-Mexico border by migrants unable to meet strict entry requirements.
The CDC's regulations for pets entering the U.S. include a scannable microchip and rabies vaccination, leading to many dogs being left behind.
Local shelters and rescue groups are overwhelmed by the increasing number of abandoned dogs, with efforts underway to reunite pets with their owners.
Authorities and volunteers, including members of the National Guard, are providing care to the stray dogs, but the problem continues to escalate.
Advocacy groups are calling on the Biden administration to allow vaccinated pets entry or to provide quarantine options to reunite them with their families.