As historic numbers of migrants cross the border, their dogs are often left behind
Adam Shaw
Wed, January 18, 2023 at 2:00 AM EST
The embattled southern border is entering its third year of a historic migrant crisis that has smashed records and seen hundreds of thousands of migrants cross into the U.S. each month -- many of them are bringing their dogs, who need to be left behind.
Fox News has witnessed numerous migrants bringing animals with them as they make the arduous trek to the southern border, often across multiple different countries.
But once they arrive, their pups and other pets are unlikely to be allowed into the U.S., given that animals are not allowed into federal processing centers. So migrants who are apprehended by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) are often forced to leave their furry friends behind.
It’s unclear how many animals have been left behind since the border crisis began, but reporters, law enforcement and activists often witness lost dogs wandering around looking for food at or near major border crossings. Some of them will assist with the reuniting or rehousing of the lost pets.
https://www.alipac.us/f12/historic-numbers-migrants-cross-border-their-dogs-often-left-behind-404303/
