· philadelphia (wpvi) -- officials with acct philly say the shelter is over capacity and theyre in dire need of dog adopters and fosters. Now through july 13th, anyone who fosters a large dog. · acct philly desperately needs to find forever homes for several shelter pets due to overcrowding. The shelter says it’s been forced to put time stamps. She has a calm, loving nature and is an absolute joy to have around. Because acct is the only open intake shelter in the city this is leading to euthanasia for a lot of great dogs due to the overcrowding. Mercedes is a truly sweet and gentle soul who is looking for her forever home. · as philadelphia mayor cherelle parker prepares her budget, acct philly is hoping there’s more money in store to help them and the animals in their shelters. According to acct philly , more than 160 dogs are already in their care, and some dogs are even being kept in crates in employees’ offices. More than 200 dogs were surrendered in the first 10 days of july. As an extra incentive, and an indication of acct ’ s desperation, volunteers are being offered money to foster an animal for a month — $100 per cat, or $200 per dog — culminating with a big adoption event in august. With all of their kennels full,. As a volunteer at acct the amount of intakes has been horrific this summer. Last week alone, the shelter took in over 300 animals, and about 140 were dogs. Mercedes loves her walks and still has plenty of energy for her age, but she’s equally happy to spend her downtime sleeping or snuggling on the couch.

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