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Hamilton shelter reports overcapacity for dogs, waives adoption fees and cites 96% live release rate
Summary
Shelter manager told the Board of Health the facility was over capacity, reported recent intake and volunteer figures, and said dog adoption fees were waived through the end of August.
Danielle Gioia, shelter manager for the Hamilton Township animal shelter, told the Board of Health on Aug. 19 that the shelter was operating over capacity for dogs and outlined steps staff and volunteers are taking to move animals to homes or foster care.
“As of today, the shelter we are over capacity in housing 44 dogs in the shelter, 36 in the kennels, and 8 in crates,” Danielle Gioia said, noting one dog was returned to its owner before the meeting. She said the shelter was waiving adoption fees for all dogs through Aug. 31; prospective adopters must still complete the…
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