Heat wave pressures over-full animal shelter

CINCINNATI — The construction that properties Cincinnati Animal CARE in Norwood is an older one and as temperatures stay the best Cincinnati’s observed in years, the packed complete animal shelter can not stay overflow spaces cool sufficient.

The shelter is lately at 225% capability — its best degree ever, in step with a Facebook publish. Four canines advanced heat-related problems on Tuesday because of the warmth wave.

To assist transparent the overflow, the shelter is thinking about housing more than one canines in every kennel, however stated that introduces new considerations about protection for each the animals and their caretakers.

Now, Cincinnati Animal CARE is hoping the group can assist.

The shelter has waived all grownup canine adoption charges thru Friday. Those who can not supply a without end house for a domestic dog can foster as a substitute.

“A dog sitting in a crate in your house for eight hours until you come home after work is a lot better than being in here in these kennels for 23 hours a day,” stated Meaghan Colville, director of lifesaving operations on the shelter. “So a lot of people think they can’t foster, we’ll give you a crate. Take them home and they’ll be happy just sleeping in your air conditioning.”

The shelter additionally supplies foster houses with animal provides and hospital therapy.

Those thinking about fostering can enroll on-line or consult with the shelter in particular person.