The Coos County Animal Shelter has temporarily halted all animal intakes as its dog kennels are fully occupied and adoption rates remain low. Currently, the shelter is housing 20 dogs, including three that are being held as evidence in ongoing cases. Of these, nine dogs are available for adoption, and another eight are expected to be ready for adoption soon.
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All 20 dog kennels are currently in use, which has prompted the shelter to pause intakes. Three kennels remain closed due to a parvo outbreak earlier this summer, though officials confirm the virus is no longer active. In addition to dogs, the shelter has 44 cats available for adoption.
Among the dogs waiting for homes are Bear and Tanner, both of whom have been at the shelter for about five months. Bear was recently adopted but was returned shortly after. The shelter has previously paused intakes when it reached full capacity, and ongoing slow adoption rates have made it challenging to create space for new animals.
Despite the shelter's capacity issues, adoption fees have not increased compared to last year. These fees help cover essential services like vaccinations and spaying or neutering. The shelter is also seeking foster homes and volunteers to assist in creating kennel space and finding permanent homes for the animals.