photograph by: Shelley Hanson
Marshall County Animal Shelter Director Abby Bateman sits with one of many shelter’s adoptable dogs. The shelter is nearing capability on its dogs and is in want of adopters.
The Marshall County Animal Shelter is nearing its capability for dogs and is in want of recent adopters for the various canines there.
Director Abby Bateman stated winter is typically a low time for adoptions anyway, which has contributed to the problem.
“Dog adoptions have been pretty low lately. This time of year, not a lot of people are wanting to come out and adopt dogs. So we are full,” she stated.
“We have quite a few senior dogs that are looking for homes to go and live out their golden years,” she added. “They’re harder to adopt out, so that doesn’t help the situation as far as adoptions being low.”
She famous there are additionally some dogs that must be the one pet within the home, or have nervousness points and wish somebody to be home extra usually.
The most variety of dogs that may be stored on the shelter is 27.
“It can go from 17 to 27 in 24 hours,” she famous.
Bateman stated there are a number of dogs which have sponsored adoption charges, which suggests they’re free to undertake. Senior dogs additionally cost lower than younger dogs. People simply must fill out an utility for consideration.
“The adult dogs that have already gone through the chew stages are ideal,” she famous. “If you’re in search of somebody who’s chill and also you’re not likely an lively person, a senior canine is actually a good suggestion. We have fairly a couple of sofa potatoes who simply need to cuddle up and spend the day not doing an entire lot.
“We have nice dogs right now who are looking for their forever homes and someone to love them. That’s all they’re asking.”
The Marshall County Animal Shelter is open six days per week: midday to 4 p.m. Sunday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday; closed Tuesday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.
Same-day adoptions might be finished if a person’s utility has already been submitted. For extra data, name 304-845-9770.
