UPDATE: “We heard you,” the Walker County Animal Shelter said on Facebook.
The shelter has extended its deadline to Wednesday, May 14 at 7:00pm to get 14 dogs adopted before they make the difficult decision to euthanize them.
“Now we need your help more than ever — whether it’s adopting, fostering, sharing, or donating, every action can help save a life,” WCAS said on Facebook.
Every dog over four months old can be adopted for free. Appointments are not required.
The dogs listed below are still available. You can find all the animals the shelter has on their website.
“It’s terrible,” said one Facebook commenter, “It’s the breeders and irresponsible owners who are to blame. Not the shelter. They do the best they can with what resources they have.”
Overcrowding has persisted at the shelter for several months. Walker County launched an initiative in April to spay and neuter pets for free to prevent unwanted animals.
PREVIOUS STORY: The Walker County Animal Shelter says they have a deadline of Tuesday, May 13 at 5:00pm to get 14 dogs adopted, or else they’ll have to begin “humane euthanasia.”
The shelter has faced “extreme” overcrowding for several months.
14 dogs facing ‘deadline’ in Walker Co.
“These animals are here through no fault of their own,” WCAS said in a Facebook post. “They are loving, deserving pets who just need a chance—and we need your help to give them that chance.”
All adoption fees are waived for animals over 4 months old. If an animal is under four months, the fee will be $25.
Here’s a list of pets they say must be adopted:
- Kermit
- Gunner
- Marshall
- Obie
- Sarge
- Terrance
- Sarge
- Oakley
- Jenga
- Verb
- Nesus
- Bark Twain
- Rosie Posie
- Jonah
- Yasha
Adopting animals not on this list still saves life, WCAS said. You can find all of their adoptable furry friends on their website.
Employees are working with licensed rescues and potential adopters, and say they’re doing their best to return every voicemail and email.
If you’d like to set up a time to visit outside of normal business hours, call or text 423-664-7395.
“We cannot overcome this overpopulation crisis without the support of our community,” the shelter said. “These animals are counting on us. Please help.”
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