· the animal care & control team (acct) of philadelphia has an overwhelming amount of dogs and cats in their shelters and has reached overcapacity. 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. Now through july 13th, anyone who fosters a large dog. Over 18 dogs are currently on the euthanasia. Conditions and pay at acct have made it difficult for them to attract and retain a full time veterinarian for years, and even their stopgap solutions have fallen apart at this point. More than 200 dogs were surrendered in the first 10 days of july. Mercedes is a truly sweet and gentle soul who is looking for her forever home. 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. 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. · philadelphia (wpvi) -- officials with acct philly say the shelter is over capacity and theyre in dire need of dog adopters and fosters. She has a calm, loving nature and is an absolute joy to have around. That’s why through tuesday, july 23, acct is holding a fostering drive in an ambitious effort to place 50 cats and 25 dogs — a single day’s worth of intake — into homes. The shelter says it’s been forced to put time stamps. As a volunteer at acct the amount of intakes has been horrific this summer. And you can’t have a functioning shelter without veterinary staff.

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