One that grows more dire by the day. In the past week, the shelter says 140 dogs came in, putting their facility over capacity with 367 animals. Acct philly says it is running out of space, and the overcrowding is forcing the shelter to make difficult decisions. · the largest animal shelter in philadelphia is facing a huge crisis and is pleading for the public ’s help. · philadelphia ’ s animal shelter system is facing a full-blown crisis. They generally euthanize the ones who have been there a long time or have behavioral issues, the reasoning being that those dogs are less likely to be adopted. However we also have dogs in foster care who are also available for adoption and are listed below the dogs at our shelter. · the animal care & control team (acct) of philadelphia has an overwhelming amount of dogs and cats in their shelters and has reached overcapacity. Because they’re contracted by the city, they’re required to accept all dogs being surrendered, no exceptions. Thousands of dogs enter acct philly and local rescues each year, overwhelming staff, draining resources, and leaving countless animals vulnerable to neglect, sickness, and abandonment. · “anyone who buys a dog is responsible for the nationwide crisis of homeless animals, which is being felt so deeply in philly ,” says peta senior vice president daphna nachminovitch. Most dogs are located at our shelter, at 111 w hunting park ave, philadelphia , pa. Now, several canines are running out of time as the shelter runs out of space. · overcrowding is once again forcing acct philly to make some tough decisions, officials told action news.

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