Arizona Humane Society drops adoption fees due to overcrowding [Video]

PHOENIX — The Arizona Humane Society is experiencing record-breaking capacity at its shelters so it will waive adoption fees for all pets from June 27 to July 7.

The state’s largest animal welfare organization says it exceeds maximum capacity and asks residents to adopt, foster or volunteer.  Workers caring for over 1600 pets haven’t seen this level of overcrowding in their 67-year history. 

AHS officials are concerned about the overcrowding as they head into the busiest month of the year and prepare for the Fourth Of July when pets go missing. 

“To meet this surging demand, we’ve set up temporary kennels at multiple locations, including our old Sunnyslope campus. We’ve also called in relief veterinarians and medical staff to keep up with the overwhelming number of pets coming through our doors. We’re feeling the pinch everywhere.” said Dr. Steven Hansen, …