
OPHS is closing its Port Angeles location and will not be able to accept any more dogs for the “foreseeable future.”
PORT ANGELES, Wash. — The Olympic Peninsula Humane Society (OPHS) won’t be able to accept dogs “for the foreseeable future” after the closure of the organization’s Port Angeles facility, according to a press release.
OPHS cited “unsustainably high” operating costs due to an unprecedented number of animal surrenders as a reason for the closure, saying their resources have been significantly impacted. OPHS does not euthanize animals for space. Dogs who are surrendered to their care also often need medical attention or behavioral training before they’re ready to be adopted. increasing the cost burden on the facility, the release reads.
OPHS’ facility in Sequim will remain open. The organization’s plan is to renovate that facility to accommodate dogs, which they said will ultimately improve their housing quality. Their goal is to have all dogs adopted or transferred to other high-save rescue organizations by the end of August 2024.
“OPHS is unable to take in any dogs at this time or in the foreseeable future,” OPHS Executive Director Jason Stipp wrote.
The Clallam County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) posted on Facebook saying the facility closure means they no longer have anywhere to take impounded dogs.
“This is a very unfortunate event that will impact our entire county, and we need to work together to address this issue,” CCSO said.
OPHS posted on Facebook that they currently have 62 adoptable dogs on campus that are ready to be fostered or find their forever homes. Anyone interested in adopting or fostering a dog can visit OPHS’ website.
This post was originally published on this site be sure to check out more of their content.