The Greenbrier Humane Society announced on Wednesday that they are shifting to full capacity with 63 dogs in the building, despite not even having 60 kennels. Staff have had to put up wire crates for some dogs to be housed in at this time until there is more kennel space.
“That is no way for a dog to spend their first days in a shelter,” states the Humane Society in a social media post. “We urgently need help! We need fosters, adopters, volunteers. Whatever you can do to help!”
In light of the current situation, GHS urges the community to assist by taking the following actions:
- For found strays: If you encounter a stray animal, please hold onto it during the seven-day stray hold period in hopes of locating its owner. Greenbrier Humane Society can post this animal to our Facebook page in effort to find its owner. This will help us manage the flow of animals and provide us with time to make space for new arrivals.
- For pet owners looking to surrender: We encourage you to participate in our Responsible Pet Rehoming Program. Through this program, we can leverage social media to help find a new home for your pet, ensuring they are placed in a loving environment while minimizing their time in the shelter.
- Become a foster: If you have the ability to open your home to a shelter dog or cat, we will provide all necessary supplies! Fostering not only helps alleviate our capacity issues but also offers the animal a temporary reprieve from the shelter environment.
- Adopt! This is obviously the most crucial one. If you’ve been looking to adopt, now is the time!
- Spread awareness: Any coverage we can have, the better! Someone that doesn’t follow our Facebook page or know who we are, could find their forever companion with your share!
“Your support, whether through fostering, rehoming, or holding onto stray animals, plays a crucial role in helping us continue our mission. We are grateful for every bit of assistance our volunteers and community can offer,” say GHS staff.
