The Bowling Green and Warren County Humane Society has issued a “code red” as a result of inflow of dogs throughout the shelter.
According to the BGWCHS Instagram, there will likely be $25 emergency canine adoptions from Friday, Feb. 9 by means of Sunday, Feb. 11.
“We are shocked by the amount of dog intakes we’ve had lately,” BGWCHS stated through Instagram. “We have never seen this many dogs come in during February, and this shows how important it is to spay and neuter pets!”
Currently, there are 213 dogs within the care of BGWCHS, with 8-9 dogs in every kennel, when there may be normally 5-6 per kennel at a most. 111 dogs are available for adoption this weekend, and should be adopted ASAP, BGWCHS stated.
“If this situation doesn’t turn around, in just 24 hours we are going to be forced to make tough choices due to space for the first time in years,” BGWCHS stated.
The BGWCHS is open Saturday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m., and Sunday from 12 to 4 p.m. Available dogs will be considered hereor on the BGWCHS website.
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