Addressing Stray Pet Overcapacity Crisis: Fort Bend County Animal Services Calls for Community Support
Fort Bend County Animal Services is currently facing an overcapacity crisis that has stretched beyond a year. The shelter is looking towards the community, seeking individuals who can open their hearts and homes to foster dogs in desperate need of care and affection. Stretched by a 250% increase in intake, the need for a safe and comfortable environment for these stray animals has never been more urgent.
In the face of this crisis, Fort Bend County Animal Services continues to uphold its mission to promote responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. Their services include pet adoptions, licensing, and preventive measures against diseases. The agency works diligently to enforce regulations, assists the public with any animal-related concerns, and collaborates with various rescue groups to help pets find loving homes.
To tackle the issue of overpopulation, the department emphasizes the importance of spaying and neutering, while utilizing technology to reunite lost pets with their families. The agency believes that through public education, they can cultivate a compassionate community for animals in Fort Bend County.
At the heart of their efforts to deal with the current crisis is the Finder to Foster Program — an ingenious way to aid stray pets. This initiative begins when a stray pet is found within the unincorporated jurisdiction of Fort Bend County. The finder contacts Fort Bend County Animal Services, indicating their interest in fostering the found pet.
Upon the pet's entry into the system, the animal services team ensures the pet is vaccinated, takes their picture for the website in case someone is searching for them, and takes care of all their basic medical needs, including spaying or neutering.
The same person who found the pet can then become its foster parent, providing a home environment much comfier and safer than the overcrowded shelter. Regular updates, including pictures, videos, and notes on the pet's personality, are shared with the agency in a collaborative effort to find a forever home for the pet.
The Finder to Foster Program marks an effective collaboration between Fort Bend County and local residents in support of our furry friends. Sign up to be a part of this noble cause and pave the way towards a better future for stray pets in Fort Bend County. You can register at here, and the Fort Bend County Animal Services team will be in touch with you soon.
Source: FBCAS
