· philadelphia animal shelters have been struggling with overcrowding for years. · animal shelters across america are overcrowded because more pet owners are struggling with higher costs of living. · rescue centers and humane groups are under pressure due to a huge drop in adoptions, especially of dogs. · by july of this year, the shelter housed over 1,000 animals for the first time in its 30-year history. Animal shelters are overwhelmed and learn how overcrowding, staffing issues, and adoptions are impacting pets nationwide. Families forced to move due to rising rent or eviction are surrendering beloved pets because they can’t find pet-friendly housing. Now, it’s gotten so bad that acct philly has no choice but to euthanize animals. · across the board, shelters are seeing a surge in intake. “we’re filled to the brim with dogs,” said sarah barnett, co-executive director of the city’s animal care and control team. It suspended non-emergency animal intakes for two months to help manage their capacity. Even with this restriction in place, it still took in an additional 1,500 animals. · discover why u. s. · (acct philly ) philadelphia ’ s only open- intake animal shelter is filled beyond capacity, and faces tough decisions if intake continues to outpace adoption.

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