In a critical situation at the Duplin County Animal Shelter, 14 cats and 2 dogs are facing imminent euthanasia. These animals have been labeled with a “code red” designation, which means they are at high risk of being put down if not adopted or fostered immediately.
The shelter, along with others across Eastern Carolina, is currently operating at full capacity and struggling to find homes for the large number of animals in their care. Despite the urgency of the situation, foot traffic at the Duplin County Shelter remains low, with only a few individuals coming in to inquire about adoption.
Among those who visited was Teely Yang, a local dog owner who came to find a companion for her pet. Upon learning about the shelter’s dire situation, Yang expressed her distress: “I think it’s really upsetting that all these dogs and cats don’t have a home they can belong to. I grew up on a farm and I am an animal lover, so I wish I could just take them all back home and have a sanctuary for them. But I do think it’s important to adopt and not shop.”
Some of the animals marked as code red have been removed from the shelter and placed into foster care, providing them with temporary relief. However, the shelter continues to face significant challenges, and more efforts are needed to ensure the safety and well-being of these animals.
For those interested in helping, the shelter urges community members to consider adoption or fostering to prevent further euthanasia and provide these animals with the homes they desperately need.
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