The Montgomery County Animal Shelter is always in need, but the need is greater now than ever. With a deadly heatwave underway, one of the air conditioning units stopped working in an area that holds around 60 dogs. Volunteers were desperately reaching out to people to foster until the unit could be repaired. They were also posting online hoping to attract new temporary fosters to keep the animals safe from the heat until repairs could be done. Unfortunately, Saturday afternoon (today) A SECOND A/C unit stopped working! The part required for the repairs won’t be there until Wednesday, and then it still must be repaired. The second unit failing created a need for kind-hearted folks to foster around 120 dogs! Only around 20 were taken into temporary foster care today. The shelter opens at 11:30 a.m. tomorrow (Sunday). Scroll down for more info. Everything below this sentence is directly from volunteers working to make something happen- Opening your home as a Heat Wave Foster makes an immediate impact. It gives a dog a comfortable place to spend a few days while also creating desperately needed space inside the shelter.
Why heat wave fostering matters:
• Emptying kennels gives us flexibility while one of our rooms is without AC
• Fewer dogs in the building means less crowding and stress for everyone
• Every dog who leaves opens space for another animal who needs us
• And, obviously, a couch beats a kennel any day of the week
This is also a GREAT short-term opportunity if you’ve thought about fostering but weren’t sure where to start. It’s temporary, supplies are provided while they last, and our team is here to support you. If it’s going well, you’re always welcome to keep your foster longer!
Crates, food, collars and leashes provided while available
If you are a current MCAS foster, you should email first.
If you are not an MCAS foster, you must submit an application first.
Current foster and ready to help?
Email: foster.coordinator@mctx.org
Not yet a foster? Apply here:
https://form.jotform.com/200848833529160
Sunday Hours 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
