As states issue stay-at-home orders, animal shelters have had to close their doors. They're coming up with new ways to find homes as they brace for an onslaught of puppies and kittens.
Across the country, the coronavirus has forced many animal shelters into crisis mode. Above, a dogs at the Humane Society of Harlingen, Texas which has since found a home.Sara Cano/ Humane Society of Harlingen, Texas
Using social media, they've made pleas to their communities to foster pets until the pandemic is over. Some are live-streaming adoptable animals. Skype meet-and-greets are growing in popularity. There are even drive-through pickups for foster families where staff bring out a pet, give the family a bag of food and then away they go.
"It's really overwhelming for most shelters out there because all these litters start coming in on a daily basis — on an hourly basis sometimes," Quintanilla says. Best Friends Animal Society is putting together emergency pet packs that include basic essentials, such as food and treats, to help people keep their pets until they get their jobs back.
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