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Pandemic-induced lockdowns gave many consumers a chance to reflect on their food choices, and 80 percent of respondents to a new survey said they have become more aware of what they are buying, why they’re buying it and how it aligns with their values.

Despite our affection for pets, the reality is that at any given time nearly 48 million cats and dogs don’t have a home in the U.S. We spoke with Dr. Ellen Jefferson, president and CEO of the Texas animal shelter Austin Pets Alive, to learn more about the problem and what can be done.