Martinez, CA – Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) is seeking adopters and fosters to help alleviate overcrowding as the County shelter has reached its capacity. In an effort to clear kennel space, and in partnership with the Bissell Pet Foundation, all animals are free to adopt during the month October. CCAS is also seeking qualified foster homes – specifically those that can accommodate large dog breeds – to help manage the current shelter population.
“We’re at a critical point,” said Ben Winkleblack, CCAS Director. “Our shelter is full, and with nearly 20 new animals arriving each day, we urgently need the community’s support to help us find homes and foster placements for as many pets as possible.
CCAS currently has over 200 pets seeking permanent or temporary homes, including over 140 dogs. Interested adopters and fosters can view CCAS’s available pets at www.ccasd.org, or come to meet them at the CCAS adoption center in Martinez. A $25 licensing fee may apply for pet adoptions…