Pets
Long Beach Animal Services Seeking Increase In Adoptions As Kennels Become Overrun
"This is the first time we've had to consider euthanasia for space," said Megan Ignacio, with the Long Beach Animal Care Services Bureau.
March 15, 2023
Due to a sudden increase in dogs, the Long Beach Animal Shelter has resorted to possible euthanasia in order to lessen the strain on their overrun kennels.
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While they say that adoptions have continued at a steady pace, especially after reaching a milestone of 1,968 adoptions in 2022, shelter workers are suddenly forced to resort to extremes with the influx of dogs being brought in.
"This is the first time we've had to consider euthanasia for space," said Megan Ignacio, with the Long Beach Animal Care Services Bureau.
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