Denver Animal Shelter needs help after hitting ‘capacity crisis’

DENVER (KDVR) — Shelters throughout the metro proceed to battle with capability points, and now the Denver Animal Shelter wants the neighborhood to step as much as assist lighten the load.

Whereas lots of people adopted and rescued pets over the preliminary pandemic years, the Denver Animal Shelter has now seen a 35% improve in folks surrendering pets since 2019.

DAS stated pets at the moment are staying longer in shelters than in years previous, which is fueling the disaster with extra surrendered pets.

The shelter is asking Denver-area residents to discover extra choices earlier than surrendering pets, adopting as an alternative of buying and changing into foster mother and father. You may as well donate to assist the shelter because it struggles with capability.

The shelter is lowering its adoption payment to $5 for a restricted time to assist offset the difficulty.

“Because the variety of pets in our care continues to develop, we’re asking for assist from our neighborhood,” stated DAS Shelter Companies Supervisor Meghan Dillmore in a press release. “Whereas we do every little thing in our energy to search out properties for each animal, we’re not at all times profitable. If you’re seeking to rehome your pet since you suppose another person may give it a greater life, please rethink. Presently, the very best place on your pet is with you.”