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Shelter census surges to 331 animals amid kitten season, staff says
Summary
Shelter staff told the Allegheny County Animal Control Board that June intake included 41 dogs and 107 cats; the on-site census rose to 331 animals (114 dogs, 217 cats/kittens). Staff said overcrowding and kitten season are straining capacity but reaffirmed a no-kill policy.
Shelter staff (Speaker 2) reported that June brought 41 dogs and 107 cats into the shelter and that 12 kittens were born in care, raising the on-site population to 331 animals — 114 dogs and 217 cats and kittens. "So for June, we had 41 dogs come in and a 107 cats," the staff member reported, and noted that June is typically a slow adoption month as families travel and children are out of school.
Staff described the operational pressures of kitten season: overcrowding increases stress and illness, complicating care and adoption efforts. The board and volunteers discussed outreach and upcoming adoption events, and members encouraged continued community partnerships and fair appearances to increase adoption visibility.
