Denver, CO
If you’ve been wanting a dog, now may be the time
DENVER (KDVR) — The Dumb Pals League says it’s going through a capability disaster in any respect three of its services.
The Leslie A Malone Middle in Denver, the Buddy Middle in Citadel Rock and the San Luis Valley Animal Middle in Alamosa have all just lately seen a giant improve within the variety of canines relinquished, and the variety of strays.
“Our buildings are filled with canines,” Katie Parker, the vp of sheltering mentioned. “We haven’t seen these numbers for a very very long time.”
Since 2019, the final “regular” yr, there was a 40% improve within the variety of stray canines they’ve taken in and a 15% improve within the variety of canines relinquished by their proprietor.
“We really feel just like the world was simply actually disrupted by COVID, first, after which the financial system,” Parker mentioned.
She is hoping extra folks will come and provide the canines a endlessly dwelling.
The league works to match the canines with appropriate properties. The canines are spayed, neutered, vaccinated and microchipped. Prices vary from $50 to $250.