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Pet adoption encouraged as Oakland County animal shelter nears capacity – The Oakland Press

Lina Portman3 days ago

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Shelter dog. (Peg McNichol/MediaNews Group)

The Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center is busy and near capacity.

There will be no special adoption events in the near future, division director Bob Gatt said.

“We don’t have any events planned because we’re too busy,” he said. “Group adoption events take time and require staff.”

People can visit the shelter to adopt animals during the six days the office is open, he said.

This week, the shelter had 151 dogs and 130 cats — including 40 kittens that Gatt described as “beautiful” — as well as other cats and dogs being taken in by volunteers from family homes.

“There are a lot of us here and we have some really good dogs,” he said.

People who can't adopt but want to help can donate supplies or volunteer to foster dogs from the shelter. This improves their social skills and their chances of finding a permanent home, Gatt said, adding that all food and medical care is provided free of charge to the shelter's animals.

Those interested in volunteering can visit the shelter during regular hours and speak to a staff member.

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Lina Portman

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