During the summer months, it’s common for animal shelters to become overcrowded due to more animals coming in and fewer people adopting them.
It is no different for shelters in the River Region that have seen a surge in animals needing forever homes.“All of us are running at and over capacity. I can promise you that,” said Rea Cord, executive director of the Humane Society of Elmore County.
“The numbers add up quickly with litters, and that’s what drives the high numbers is mama with eight kittens, mama with nine puppies,” said Cord.
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