Overcrowding at Dallas Animal Services: A Call for Community Support
Dallas Animal Services is currently experiencing a significant overcrowding issue, with its dog kennels filled to their highest capacity in years. As of Sunday, the facility housed 674 dogs in 388 kennels, including 67 nursing puppies with their mothers. The city is urging residents to consider adopting or fostering dogs to alleviate this situation.
Adoption or fostering is not only a compassionate act but also a crucial step in ensuring the safety and health of the dogs. Overcrowded kennels can lead to the spread of diseases among animals. Victoria Chittam Bennett, Assistant Director, emphasized the importance of community involvement, stating, “Our team is doing everything we can to manage the number of dogs in our care, but we can’t create space without the community. Every adoption or foster placement makes an immediate difference—not just for that dog, but for the next one who needs our help.”
Those interested in adopting can view available dogs on the Dallas Animal Services website, http://www.bedallas90.org.
Dallas Animal Services is located at 1818 N. Westmoreland Road, and welcomes visitors during the following hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday: 1-7 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The community is invited to contribute to ensuring these dogs receive the care and homes they deserve. For more details on fostering, email [email protected]. For adoption inquiries, reach out via email at [email protected].
About Dallas Animal Services
Dallas Animal Services is one of the nation’s largest municipal animal shelters, dedicated to public safety and finding positive outcomes for all healthy and treatable animals. Through adoption, fostering, and community involvement, DAS works with the community to save lives. For more information on adopting, fostering, volunteering, or supporting DAS, visit BeDallas90.org.
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