If you're thinking of adding a "fur-baby" to the family, this is the perfect time! DFW animal shelters are overrun with dogs and cats after the May 28th storm.
Garland was one of the hardest hit areas. Animal Services has responded to over 500 calls since then, bringing in an more than 220 animals. There are now 320 pets looking for their forever home.
To browse a full list of adoptable animals at Garland Animal Services, click here.
If you cannot adopt or foster a pet but want to help here are the biggest needs at the Garland shelter:
- Towels
- Pet beds
- Cleaning supplies
Also, Dallas Animal Services is trying to find homes and fosters for hundreds of dogs and cats. The shelter's dog/puppy capacity is at 131% and the cat/kitten capacity is at 141% this week.
Anyone interested in fostering can visit BeDallas90.org/foster to sign up. Their greatest need is for puppy and kitten fosters, or nursing moms with litters. This Facebook group posts updates on urgent foster needs.
Donations are also needed at DAS:
- Blankets
- Towels
- Cat and dog treats
- Kitten formula
- Un-opened pet food