Adoptions, fostering, rescues and volunteer opportunities will continue, while animal control officers will prioritize intake for urgent cases, including aggression, illness, injuries or bites, according to the release.
“Our facility has seen a big surge in animal surrenders over the past months,” said Corey Steele, director of Harris County Veterinary Public, in a statement. “We are highly aware of the risks of having so many animals and are focused on maximizing our services in the best way possible while saving animals.”
Although not all incoming animals are adoptable due to factors like age, feral behavior, illness, aggression or injuries, Harris County Pets believes many still have the potential to become successful pets.
Animals adopted from Harris County Pets are spayed or neutered, receive age-appropriate vaccinations, are microchipped and receive a one-year Harris County pet license.
Harris County Pets encourages residents to spay or neuter their pets to prevent the influx of unwanted animals.
All adoptable animals at the Harris County Pets Resource Center are currently available free of charge to a loving home.
For more information on adoptions, fostering, volunteering and donating to Harris County Pets, visit www.countypets.com or call 281-999-3191.
