Heatwave Strands Hundreds of Dogs | Phoenix News

Maricopa County Animal Care and Control is in crisis as over 100 dogs strain the shelter’s capacity amid extreme heat, with 117 more arriving over the Fourth of July holiday. Staff are working overtime to keep animals safe, limiting outdoor time and racing to find homes. The shelter’s calling on the community to adopt or foster — especially for larger dogs — and is waiving adoption fees for those 25 pounds and older to clear kennels fast. They’re also urging pet owners to scan lost dogs for microchips and use social media to reunite pets with families — because every dog deserves a second chance. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e68b82c66032675