City of Amarillo animal shelter overcapacity, adoption of cats and kittens $ 5 | KAMR

AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR / KCIT) – The City of Amarillo said his animal shelter was above capacity. With more litters coming in, they are working hard for good results for our dog and cat populations and more adoptions.

“Honestly, we are way beyond our capabilities, both in the dog and cat area. ” Amarillo Management and animal welfareSaid Deputy Director Kris Shaffer. “It’s just this time of year that we have letters from puppies and kittens coming in through the left and right doors.”

Shaffer said his staff were managing the entire shelter well, but it was difficult.

“You know, it’s a drain on staff and, you know, on resources,” he said.

He said new litters of puppies and kittens often catch viruses, causing the live broadcast rate to decrease, especially at this time of year. Click here to see the AAMWs daily bulletins.

“So get your animals spayed and neutered, get them vaccinated, help keep them safe,” Shaffer said. “Help protect the community’s pet population. “

With the shelter full, Shaffer said they are looking at the positives. June has been a good month for adoptions, with around 150, and things are improving.

“We don’t have a full adoption team. Thus, our admissions team takes care of the adoption. So we don’t have anyone dedicated to this full time, ”he added. “We just hired these people. So it comes. So don’t have these people. I’m super happy with 150.

AAMW’s partner, the Amarillo-Panhandle Humane Society, continues to bring hundreds of animals to the rescue every month, making their jobs much easier.

“Being able to facilitate these adoptions and, as you know, bring out this net of animals every day is huge for us and we are delighted that the community is responding and coming in and taking these animals,” Shaffer said. .

The AAMW is organizing an adoption special for all cats and kittens. Until July 12, 2021, Shaffer said all cat and kitten adoptions cost just $ 5. These fees include the cost of sterilization / sterilization, a microchip and the first year vaccinations.

The same adoption package for dogs and puppies is $ 35, the usual shelter price.

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