Overcrowding at Houston-area shelters has officials issuing an urgent plea for people to come out and adopt a pet.
Vasquez said they’ve passed full capacity, with over 200 dogs and 33 cats currently being housed at the county’s facility in Rosenberg. The shelter normally houses between 130 to 140 dogs, according to Vasquez, who said there are several reasons behind the increase.
“We used to adopt over 100 animals a month. And here lately, that hasn’t been the case. Our adoption numbers are so down, but we can’t keep up because the animals don’t stop coming in,” he said.Area shelters saw an increase in adoptions during the start of the pandemic, with so many people working from home.
“We all have something to give. Maybe it’s a monthly donation. Maybe it’s your time. You come to join a volunteer program. You can foster an animal,” Kuenstle said.
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