Fresno Animal Center at Critical Capacity After Receiving Over 100 Dogs

  • Fresno Animal Center at 110% capacity after taking in more than 100 dogs in days, urging community help to avoid possible euthanasia decisions.
  • Shelter houses 196 dogs in 128 kennels, relying on rescues, fosters, and adopters as intake surges overwhelm available space.
  • No adoption or reclaim fees; free microchipping offered as officials urge lost pet owners to check shelter and reclaim animals.

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The Fresno Animal Center is operating at about 110% capacity after taking in more than 100 dogs in recent days, prompting urgent calls for help from the community, the center’s director said Wednesday.

On Saturday, the shelter received 26 dogs, followed by 19 the next day. On Tuesday the shelter took in 37 animals, 26 dogs and 10 cats, said director Alma Torres…

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