Hannah & Shoshi have found a ‘fur’ever home. (LAPS/Special to Langley Advance Times)

Hannah & Shoshi have found a ‘fur’ever home. (LAPS/Special to Langley Advance Times)

WEB POLL: Adopted a new furry family member?

Shelters are seeing a high number of adoptions during the crisis

Shelters around the Lower Mainland are seeing an uptick in animal adoptions as the coronavirus has kept many families at home. Have you or your family added an animal to your household?


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