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Overwhelming amount of dogs leaves St. Tammany Animal Shelter in ‘Mayday’ Mode

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Following a wave of owners dropping off their pets and abandoned animals found within the community, the St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter has exceeded 200 dogs in the shelter system, which is designed to only hold 120.

“That creates a whole bunch of other issues when we’re doubling up dogs in kennels. Disease spread. There’s a lot of things that come secondary and tertiary to overcrowding,” Shelter Director Rob Bremer said.

Of these 215 animals, about 100 of them are ready to be adopted or fostered now. Of those 100, the six that have stayed at the shelter the longest have until April 22 to be rescued before euthanasia becomes an option.

“Ultimately, it comes down to how do I want to make more space right? The way I did it, and the way that seemed the most fair to me was the longest time,” Bremer said.

Adoption fees at the shelter normally cost $75, but during this time, discounts will be offered ranging from 1/3 off to 100% off. If you’re interested in fostering instead, the shelter will provide you with everything you may need, including a crate and the food.

“We are trying to take down all the barriers that we can to really get in their faces and get their information out there, and hopefully setting them up with a forever home,” Bremer said.

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