Port Charlotte animal shelter navigates influx of animals, pleads for adopters

After putting out a plea for help, the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County says the community stepped up to help dozens of animals in need.

Following an urgent video posted on social media showing crates stacked on top of each other and dogs filling every available space on Friday, the no-kill shelter reported more than 40 adoptions since then.

Watch Fox 4’s Alex Orenczuk report on the Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County:

Port Charlotte animal shelter navigates influx of animals, pleads for adopters

“We’re definitely overcrowded, especially with our dogs,” said Executive Director Tara Zajas. “Thankfully, our community stepped up in a huge way. We’ve had 45 adoptions since Friday.”…

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