For the past 15 months, AC&C has sent out numerous pleas for adoptions and fosters and breaking news about the kennels being over-capacity while the staff is tasked with making debilitating euthanasia decisions due to the overabundance of stray and owner-surrendered dogs coming into the shelter from the Charlotte Community.
Due to this massive lack of space issue and capacity for care, as of December 20, 2022, AC&C is suspending accepting owner-surrender dogs.
This means we have no room for dogs to be owner-surrendered, which is why we are currently halting all owner-surrenders for dogs. In the future, we will be basing owner surrender requests on available kennel space, which at the rate the increase in dog intake is climbing we won’t have space for surrenders for the foreseeable future. We will not be booking any future appointments at this time.
Rehoming Options
AC&C's goal is to work with pet owners, empowering you to take an active role in determining the best outcome for your pets. We encourage all pet owners to consider other options for help or private rehoming prior to surrendering your pet to one of our centers. No one is in a better position to find your pet a new home than you are. While we never turn away a pet in need, we are also here to help you keep your pet.
Resources:
- Utilize all online social media sites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tik Tok, Craigslist, etc.
- Reach out to family, friends, neighbors, church members, coworkers, etc
- Contact rescue groups
- Facebook group Rehoming Pets in NC
- rehome.adoptapet.com There is a $50 fee that will be donated to the shelter or rescue of your choice
- Additional resources
- Even more resources with Hearts Speak
How can I help combat this situation?