This is Green Bean. They are one of the 13 dogs listed this week on IACS' new 'preventing euthanasia list' aimed at promoting adoption among their most at-risk dogs. The shelter is open today until 5:30 and tomorrow from 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
When IACS is at, near, or over capacity, shelter staff are forced to create an “At-Risk List,” which details the animals who are most at risk of being euthanized when the shelter runs out of space and staff hours to care for them.
“The at-risk list typically consists of animals that have a history of behavior issues and animals that are suffering at the shelter due to the stress of the kennel environment,” IACS Deputy Director Katie Trennepohl said. “But if the trend continues, we could be looking at having to euthanize healthy adoptable animals.” To clear kennel space and ultimately prevent having to make this list at all, IACS is introducing the “Preventing Euthanasia List.” The list includes up to 20 animals that IACS staff have identified and believe would be a good fit in a variety of homes. The staff believes these animals would be capable of doing well in many situations, whether that be in adoptive homes or foster homes. “Finding homes for the animals on this list will free up resources for the more difficult-to-place animals in the shelter,” said Trennepohl. “With 229 dogs in our care, getting the dogs on this list out of the shelter and into adoptive or foster homes allows us to focus on finding homes for the dogs that have more specialized needs.”According to IACS, since September 1, 178 animals have come into the shelter. This includes animals picked up by our Animal Control Officers, strays and owner surrenders. The list will be updated every Friday and released via IACS’ website and social media sites. All animals, including those on the list, are free to adopt and come spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.TOP STORIES: Video: Police body cam captures 'zombie deer' encounter in Cincinnati, more spotted through Tri-State | 16-year-old Whiteland HS student killed in Greenwood shooting that prompted school lockdowns | Greenwood man signs agreement to avoid prosecution in 'scary' hotel encounter | IMPD's Mounted Police Unit to leave property by December | Four Indiana State University football players among those killed, injured in crash
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