Two San Diego-area animal shelters are overcrowded with pets due to a variety of factors, local officials say. (San Diego County)
SAN DIEGO — Two San Diego-area animal shelters are overcrowded with pets due to a variety of factors, local officials said.
County animal shelters in Bonita and Carlsbad are in need of adoptions and foster homes, according to San Diego County.
“More dogs are coming into our shelters this year than last year, and fewer dogs are being adopted out to shelters or adopted out by owners,” said San Diego County Animal Services Director Kelly Campbell. said. “We don't want to run out of space, so we need the community's help. Adoptions and adoptions make a huge difference to the animals in our care, and to those who adopt and adopt. It brings huge benefits.”
According to the county, factors contributing to overcrowding include difficult economic conditions and housing shortages, rising food and veterinary costs for some families, death of the owner or inability to care for the animals, and an increase in the number of dogs in the home. There are too many.
More than 5,700 animals were adopted into county animal shelters last year, and more than 5,100 were adopted or returned to their owners, officials said.
Adoption fees are waived for all dogs that have been in our shelter for more than 30 days. For those who do not want to adopt a child, becoming a foster parent is an option.
Walk-in hours for the South Shelter in Bonita, 5821 Sweetwater Road, and the North Shelter in Carlsbad, 2481 Palomar Airport Road, are Tuesday through Friday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to p.m. until 4 p.m.
