If you’re looking to bring a new furry member into your
family, the Brooklyn Animal Shelter is at capacity with animals looking for a
home.
Following the wave of pandemic adoptions, the shelter tells
News 12 that they have seen a rise in families putting their pets up for
adoption.
The shelter says they have space to house 93 dogs, and as
of right now, rooms that are designed to hold 25 dogs are holding 35 due to
being at capacity.
“Our goal right now is to get as many animals out of the
shelter and in a home as possible,” said Katy Hensen, director of
communications for Animal Care Center of NYC.
For families that aren’t sure about committing to a pet,
fostering one is an option. The temporary pairing with a pet that matches your
lifestyle and level of experience can be had either until the pet is adopted or
for however long the foster family can house the pet.
While there are nearly double the dogs in the shelter that they
normally carry, there are nearly triple the amount of hamsters overflowing
their kennels.
The Animal Care Center of NYC offers programs
for families struggling with pets, ranging from food drives to medical
assistance. For more information,
click here.