CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control is once again calling for help after over 40 dogs were surrendered on Friday.
Just last week, the shelter was nearly overflowing with animals after 33 dogs were turned in on Monday. Despite extending their hours and waiving adoption fees in the past two weeks, the shelter still faces overcrowding issues.
On Mar. 15, 43 dogs were surrendered. ACC officials posted on Facebook saying 9 dogs were left in cages overnight at the front door of the shelter, and now, the organization needs help clearing up space.
According to outreach manager Melissa Knicely, the main shelter on Byrum Drive only has three open kennels as of 10 a.m. Saturday. The shelter on Toomey Avenue has only four openings.
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From Mar. 7 to Mar. 14, the shelter saw a 90.49% live release rate, meaning the majority of animals left the shelter through adoption, transfer to another organization, or returned to their owners.
Officials are hoping people will come out and continue to help.
WAYS TO HELP
- Adopt – Give a pup their forever home
- Foster – Take in a pup while they wait for their forever family
- Staycation – If you’re unable to commit long-term, even a short-term home can save a life
- Sponser – Even if you can’t take one home, you can sponsor a pet adoption
Both the shelter’s main and satellite locations are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
