Bay Area Cares: Nina Jackel, Lady Freethinker Animal Protection Organization

Morris Knight speaks with Nina Jackel about the growing pet abandonment crisis in California, what those staggering national numbers really mean for local shelters, and what’s driving the surge in 2026. It also highlights the impact of spay and neuter programs, how listeners can step in to help, and why National Justice for Animals Week is such a critical moment to raise awareness and protect vulnerable animals.

Bay Area Cares builds up, connects, informs and celebrates families and communities in the San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose/Bay Area.