Montgomery County, Galveston County and other suburban animal service are also operating near maximum capacity. "It’s not only a staffing and resource issue, but a humane issue for the dogs." "We cannot continue to house this many dogs," the post reads. One Houston shelter has over 400 dogs in a building that can comfortable hold 250, Harris County Pets, the animal control division of the county, posted on its Facebook page Friday. The adoption event comes at a time when local shelters are overflowing with adoptable animals. Many shelters are offering free or low-cost adoptions for the rest of July as part of the Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” campaign. Brett Coomer/Staff photographer Show More Show Less
The shelter, which is partnering with San Jacinto County Precinct 3, relocated the dogs to the shelter where they will be assessed by veterinary staff and rehabilitated as necessary before becoming eligible for adoption. Tony Malone examines a rescued dog at the Houston Humane Society Tuesday, Jin Houston, after 33 animals were seized from a single location in San Jacinto County. Brett Coomer/Staff photographer Show More Show Less 3 of3 Dr.
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The city updated its animal code Wednesday, which requires all dog and cat owners to microchip their animals and will prohibit pet stores from sourcing from puppy mill breeders. 1 of3 A dog peeks through an opening in his kennel at the BARC Animal Shelter & Adoption center Wednesday, Jan.
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