CMPD Animal Care & Control has launched trial periods up to 10 days for would-be pet owners. Space is scarce and dogs may be euthanized without homes.
Officials want nearby residents to apply and rescue animals that desperately need safe places. Trial periods work for those considering adoption but uncertain whether a dog will mesh with their household routines and space constraints.
According to WCNC, capacity problems plague operators at the facility, creating tough choices about which animals stay and which cannot. This program is an effort to solve the space crisis by letting potential adopters test whether a pet can thrive in their house before making a binding commitment…