CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Animal Care and Control has taken at least 119 dogs into custody since June 1, putting dogs in an already filled shelter in possible peril.
Of those 12 dozen, 43 dogs were taken in the last two days alone.
The total is even greater when you count the lost pets who have already been reclaimed.
This brings the total of dogs currently in custody of Cleveland Animal Care and Control to 173.
The city of Cleveland confirmed the kennel has the capacity for 156 dogs, and the the kennel is in fact “VERY full,” City Dogs Cleveland stated on June 11.
City Dogs is the Cleveland Animal Care and Control’s adoption program.
“As a municipal agency, CACC cannot turn dogs away from the city, meaning we cannot just close to new intakes,” City Dogs Cleveland previously explained. “In reality, we can’t hang a ‘No Vacancy’ sign because Cleveland Animal Care and Control has to help any new stray dog that comes in. We need our community’s help to get dogs into homes!”
Here’s how City Dogs Cleveland said you can help the precious pups who are in a dire situation:
RECLAIM YOUR DOG!
“The dogs in our care had homes at one point!” City Dogs Cleveland stated. “We would desperately like to reunite missing dogs with their families.”
Click here to view all lost/found dogs at City Dogs Cleveland.
Immediately call 216-664-3069 if you think you see your (or a loved one’s) dog.
ADOPT A DOG!
If you have been wanting to add a four-legged member to your family, now is the time!
City Dogs Cleveland has 104 dogs at at the shelter or in foster homes who are cleared and ready to find a “fur-ever” home, and are desperate to be adopted.
From young puppies to grow up with to mature dogs in their golden years, adoption counselors are ready to find a perfect match to fit your lifestyle.
Walk-ups are welcome between 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
If you would like to adopt one (or more!) click here to see the precious pups just waiting to be part of your family.
For those who can’t make the adoption event or want to avoid a potential wait, click here to set up a meet and greet with the dog who is pulling on your heartstrings from the photos.
FOSTER!
Even if you aren’t able to adopt at this time, but still have some room in your home and heart, you can click here to learn about fostering a dog.
“It will save a life, but isn’t a lifelong commitment,” City Dogs Cleveland stated.
Not only are you helping free up valuable space at the Cleveland kennel, you’re teaching a dog how to relax in a home environment.
DONATE!
For those who are unable to adopt or foster at this time but still want to help, City Dogs Cleveland said the kennel is running very low on the dogs’ favorite chew toys, and donations are always greatly appreciated.
“Providing the dogs with in-kennel enrichment is so important when our facility is so full,” City Dogs Cleveland stated.
You don’t even have to go to the store or stop by the kennel to drop off your donations!
Just purchase these items from the City Dogs wish lists on Amazon or Chewy, and they will be automatically delivered to the kennel.
Click here to view the City Dogs Cleveland Amazon wish list.
Click here to view the City Dogs Cleveland Chewy wish list.
The Cleveland kennel is located at 9203 Detroit Ave.
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