The Arizona Humane Society is struggling with capacity issues. The organization says its intake level is at its highest point in more than a decade.
Summer months are typically busy for the Humane Society, in part because cats tend to give birth in the spring and summer. And the hot conditions are especially dangerous for stray animals, who can suffer heat stroke, heat exhaustion and burnt paws.
Joe Casados is with the Humane Society.
“So we are currently on track to take in 28,000 pets this year, which is an increase from last year and the highest number that we've taken in in over a decade. So we are very busy. We're taking in about 80 pets a day right now on average,” he said.
That’s over a 7% increase from last year. He says adoptions are needed to help free up limited kennel space.
“I would say the biggest challenge for the Arizona Humane Society just continues to be capacity because we are taking in so many pets. So the faster we can get pets adopted or into foster homes, the more space we can clear up in kennels, and then we can bring more pets in who are in need of medical care,” he said.
Casados says those who cannot adopt are encouraged to volunteer or make donations.
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