Harris County Pets reported being hundreds of animals past capacity, adoptions free
While it makes for challenging conditions at the shelter, it also meant, as of Wednesday, there were 758 potential new furry friends at Harris County Pets waiting for a home. And to help free up space, Harris County Pets also was offering free adoptions for anyone who would like to take an animal home. The Harris County Pets Resource Center offers adoption, foster and volunteer opportunities.
The animals up for adoption at Harris County Pets already are spayed or neutered, have received vaccinations, are microchipped and have a one-year Harris County pet license. About 40 percent of the animals which arrive at the shelter have been surrendered by their owner, and while not all can be re-housed, many are, according to a
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