Now, they can’t hold on anymore: · the closures , though likely temporary until state lawmakers approve a budget, would mark a major blow to a system some say is on the brink of collapse in one of pennsylvania s most populous counties. Two shelters will close this month, and a rental assistance program will be paused. · workers have found homes for 165 dogs this year — an impressive number for a shelter that can only keep 12 at a time. · well, look no further, because betsy, a sweet dog , is looking for a forever home. She is at risk of euthanasia due to the length of stay and lack of space for incoming dogs. · two homeless shelters in delaware county and a rental assistance program are shutting down in four days because of the state budget impasse, writes ximena conde and gillian mcgoldrick for the philadelphia inquirer. · the states new dog law includes changes to dog licenses, dog adoption information and isolation periods for dogs imported into pennsylvania kennels. In the past few years the number of dogs entering our shelters , and shelters nationwide, have plummeted thanks to expanded placement options, access to vet care and sterilization, and changes in our collective expectations around pet ownership. · in delaware county, officials say they’ve propped up the homeless shelter system for as long as they can by dipping into county coffers.

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