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Regional rescues warn Clarksville that shelters are full; HEART Humane asks for fosters, spay‑neuter support
Summary
Aaron Sizemore, president of HEART Humane, told Clarksville council members the regional shelter system is at capacity, described recent intakes and births, and urged residents to foster large dogs and support spay‑neuter initiatives.
Aaron Sizemore, president of HEART Humane, told the Clarksville council Jan. 28 that shelters across the region are full and that losing local services would have a ripple effect on neighboring counties.
Sizemore said that Friday the rescue took in nine adult dogs and six puppies, and that an adult dog in their care gave birth to eight puppies the next morning. He said HEART Humane is seeking fosters for dogs over 40 pounds and warned that without spay/neuter vouchers residents face costs "upwards of $100 to up to $500" for surgery.
"If I could, I just wanted to read one thing... Animals are euthanized every single day," Sizemore said, urging the council to consider the regional consequences of service disruptions and to support low‑cost clinics and fostering programs.
Council members thanked Sizemore and volunteers and praised the shelter's reported 92% no‑kill rate, while noting that capacity and funding remain concerns to be addressed in follow‑up discussions.
