They’re running out of room!

Auckland Council’s three animal shelters are at capacity with many wonderful dogs available for re-homing.

Adoptions have slowed in recent months as dogs surrendered to the shelters or lost dogs unclaimed, wait longer than normal to be adopted.

Right now, there are 38 dogs immediately available for re-homing and approximately 25 more becoming available soon.

“We have seen an increase in the number of people looking to give up their pets, as well as an increase in the stray population,” says Elly Waitoa, Auckland Council’s Animal Management Manager.

“We’re looking for responsible owners to help with the crisis and urge anyone looking to welcome a new pooch into their whanau to consider the many discarded dogs awaiting their forever homes at our shelters.

All dogs available for re-homing have been temperament tested and desexed. And it’s not just the dogs who undergo screening. Potential new owners are also put through their paces and are required to meet specific criteria

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