The San Jose Animal Services and Care Center is currently facing a critical situation as it has reached its capacity to care for animals – some pets are even being turned away due to the overcrowding.
The animal center, which typically cares for 400 to 500 animals, is currently housing approximately 860 animals, far exceeding its usual capacity.On Thursday, they had to decline intake of several cats. To accommodate the excess animals, the shelter is utilizing rooms that are not normally used for housing animals. Currently, they are only able to accept animals that are sick, injured, or exhibit aggressive behavior.
"We really need to encourage the community to help us," he said. "Unfortunately, we've had far too many people in recent years decide they can't handle it."
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