The housing crisis and the impact on companion animals

Here, Amanda highlighted an often-overlooked consequence of WA’s housing crisis: the impact on companion animals.

With families struggling to find affordable rentals that will accommodate their animals, some are being forced to consider heartbreaking separation.

At the same time, shelters and rescues are already overwhelmed, with many facing a lengthy surrender waiting list.

Amanda highlighted in Parliament that housing insecurity is also an animal welfare issue, and that secure, affordable long-term housing helps keep families together, including the companion animals who are part of them.