Cleveland kennel takes in 50 dogs in 4 days, many abandoned and in ‘poor condition’

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – City Dogs confirmed the already full Cleveland kennel had taken in 50 dogs within four days, many of which were abandoned and in poor condition.

Amid this dire situation, City Dogs has a message: are numerous resources available to help for pet owners who are struggling financially!

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 explained.

“Our shelter, just like animal shelters across the country, has been operating over capacity for a long time and we would much rather people access these resources for help rather than abandoning their pets and further overtaxing the system,” City Dogs stated. “But sometimes, people just might not know they’re out there.”

City Dogs shared the following photos and information on Mar. 11 on some of the worst cases they took on over the weekend:

WARNING: SOME OF THE PICTURES BELOW MAY BE DIFFICULT TO VIEW

Emaciated puppy

“This puppy was found filthy and emaciated. We never want to see animals in this condition. Fortunately, this puppy was pulled by our rescue partner Mutts in a Rut Rescue.”

Beignet

“Beignet was left tied to a hand rail at a local rec center,” City Dogs Cleveland said. “She was happily adopted.”

Sierra

“Sierra was left in an enclosed tennis court in a park,” City Dogs Cleveland said. “She is current looking for a home!”

Posey and Percey

“Posey and Percey were found together in a park, where one of our Animal Care and Control Officers guesses they were left together,” City Dogs Cleveland said. “They were sweet but quite fearful, and luckily our rescue partner FIDO’s Companion Rescue Inc. took them into their care.”

Bucket of puppies

“This bucket of puppies was left at the kennel. Our rescue partner Rescue Village pulled them,” City Dogs Cleveland said. “They’ll be up for adoption after receiving some vetting (and baths!)”

City Dogs Cleveland listed the below information on pet pantries and programs that may provide free and low-cost pet care in Northeast Ohio.

“There is absolutely no shame in reaching out during times of hardship,” City Dogs encouraged.

• Services: Pet food pantry, low-cost pet supplies, low-cost vaccinations and vetting, microchips, and more.

• Services: Pet food pantry, pet supplies, help with vet costs

• Services: Low-cost vet services with financial assistance available

• Services: Pet food pantry open from 10am-12pm on the second and fourth Sundays of the month

• Services: Pet food pantry for residents of Cuyahoga County. Please see the website for the client application for a monthly food pick-up.

• Services: Low-cost spay and neuter services. Spaying or neutering your pet is a critical way to help curb the animal shelter overpopulation crisis!

If you would like to adopt one (or more!) in desperate need of a home, click here to see the precious pups just waiting to be part of your “fur-ever” family.

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.

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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