Stanislaus County — In an ambitious push to reimagine animal care and reduce overcrowding, Stanislaus Animal Services Agency has launched its “One in 1,000” summer campaign, aiming to place 1,000 dogs into adoptive homes, foster care, or rescue programs by the end of August.
The initiative marks a significant expansion from previous summers, when about 800 dogs were placed. Executive Director Lily Yap said the effort goes beyond easing overcrowding—it’s about creating better outcomes for every animal under the agency’s care.
“By taking this first step of placing 1,000 dogs, we can dramatically improve the quality of life for every animal in our care,” said Yap. “More open kennels mean dogs get more time outdoors, more enrichment, more human interaction, and ultimately, better health and wellbeing. It will allow us to be proactive in programming and support, onsite and to our community, in more ways than ever before.”…