COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) — Dozens of adoptable dogs got a break from the stress of shelter life over the holidays.
According to the Franklin County Dog Shelter, 100 dogs got to take part in a holiday sleepover event, getting to sleep in local homes for the holidays. Now, the shelter says many of the dogs are in the process of being adopted.
“We’ve seen studies done that just an overnight out of the shelter environment lowers a dog’s stress levels, they sleep better and really get to see the true personality the dog has,” Animal Care Manager Hannah Henschen said.
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People could pick up a pup between Dec. 19-21, and were able to return them from Dec. 26-28. For people who weren’t ready to give them back yet, there was also an option to extend the sleepover until Jan. 2. For the families who decided their guest needed to become a permanent addition, all adoption fees were waived, costing participants just $18 to adopt, the price of a Franklin County Dog License.