LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — On Tuesday, The Animal Foundation shared on Facebook that their shelter was experiencing overcrowding after an influx of dogs had been admitted overnight.
According to the post, 28 dogs were added to their shelter in the course of one day, with more continuing to arrive. With 523 dogs already in their facility, The Animal Foundation is now at what they call "critical capacity," as the shelter does "everything [they] can to avoid euthanasia for space."
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In July, Channel 13 reached out to The Animal Foundation to learn more about overcrowding in their shelters. They shared with us that "critical capacity" is hit when they exceed 454 dogs in their care.
With well over 500 dogs currently in The Animal Foundation's care, capacity has since been reached. Here's how you can help alleviate some of the pressure on the shelter, according to their recent post.
- Adopt medium or large dogs from their facility. You can click here to view adoptable animals, and visit their page here to view at-risk animals.
- Foster medium or large dogs. Foster information is available at the adoption lobby of The Animal Foundation from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Donate enrichment items, like treats and toys, to keep animals calm and content. The Animal Foundation has provided this wishlist for their animals.