MIDDLEBURY, CT (WFSB) – The Brass City Rescue Alliance waived adoption fees for dogs in order to help more furry friends find a forever home.
Brass City Rescue and other animal shelter across the state are filling up quickly.
A Connecticut animal advocacy group, Desmond‘s Army, said it is hard to find a shelter that is not full.
“I would say that Connecticut is in an epidemic with just an overflow of homeless, abandoned, and neglected animals,” said Linda Pleva, Vice President of Desmond’s Army
The Brass City Rescue Alliance in Middlebury is at capacity with about a dozen dogs looking for homes.
The shelter is working to solve this crowding problem by waiving all adoption fees until November 10.
“It’s just more to raise awareness of what dogs we have available to give them publicity,” Pleva said.
One dog, Taylor, has been at the kennel for over a year.
She is one of many dogs at the rescue who are eager to find a loving family.
Brass City Rescue volunteer Andrea Strachan understood the benefits both humans and dogs receive with an adoption.
“They’ve realized that you rescued them. They realize they were in a situation that was tough for them. They stress in the kennel and have a tough time, but when you bring them home it’s so heartwarming to see the love they have for the owners who have taken them in,” said Strachan.
Despite the waived cost, potential owners still need to fill out an application and go through necessary background checks.
Strachan added, “It’s a commitment, it’s a lifelong commitment. If you don’t have credit, if you don’t have a good job, maybe you should reconsider.”
Desmond’s Army also recommended having conversations with your family to ensure your pet is going to the right home.
To adopt from Brass City Rescue, click here.
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