InvestigateTV+: Help for overwhelmed animal shelters

(InvestigateTV) — InvestigateTV+ digs into what is driving the surge at animal shelters nationwide and unique solutions giving pets a second chance. Then, why heart disease is too often missed in women, the diagnostic bias behind it, and how women can advocate for lifesaving care. Plus, a group of seniors stitches together a sisterhood, creating quilts of comfort that strengthen their community.Geography plays role in overwhelmed animal sheltersMany animal shelters across America are overwhelmed, and where animals are located is a big reason why.In regions like the South, shelters are under-resourced and over-capacity, packed with dogs and cats waiting for adoption. For many, that wait can be fatal. In 2024, U.S. shelters euthanized more than 600,000 animals.Experts say homes often exist for these animals, but the animals are in the wrong place.Read moreWomen advocating for themselvesHeart disease is the biggest threat to women’s health, though studies show many people still believe it