Many Kentucky, Indiana animal shelters at capacity due to people returning pandemic pets © WLKY many kentuckiana animal shelters at capacity, as owners return pandemic pets
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However, as people return to work and life returns semi-normal, local animal shelters say people are returning their pets at an alarming rate.Sign up for our Newsletters
The Animal Protection Association in Jeffersonville, Indiana, is almost at capacity with 35 cats. The no-kill shelter cannot take in any more cats because too many people have surrendered their animals recently.
Denise Koenig, the communications manager for APA, said there are numerous phone calls and attempted drop-offs every day. Just this Saturday, someone left a cat at the door. Some cats are even being returned after 10+ years of ownership.
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LMAS dropping pet redemption fees in July
If you ve recently lost your pet, you can pick them up at Louisville Metro Animal Services without paying fees. Author: Courtney Hayden Updated: 2:51 PM EDT July 1, 2021
LOUISVILLE, Ky. Louisville Metro Animal Services (LMAS) is hoping to reunite more pets with their owners, thanks to funding from the Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS). According to a press release, the shelter is waiving redemption fees for stray pets through the month of July.
Interim LMAS Shelter Director Ashley Book said this time of year is the busiest for the shelter.
Pet owners who have previous violations are not eligible for the waived redemption fees, but LMAS said they will work with pet owners who have outstanding balances. Court fees will not be covered.