Harris County Pets, is so swamped with animals that officials are taking several drastic measures to curb overpopulation, including waiving fees indefinitely and stopping intakes.
that officials are taking several drastic measures to curb overpopulation, including waiving fees indefinitely and stopping intakes.
The shelter has been operating above capacity for months. It currently has 490 dogs in its care, with the capacity to comfortably care for half of that. The shelter has set a goal to get 150 animals who have stayed for more than 45 days out to rescues by Nov. 4.
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