Here is a link to an article which discusses the dangers of over crowding in shelters. We were up to our eyeballs with cats and kittens last year, reaching a high of 52 animals under our care. It was bad. We were exhuasted, for the first time illness spread among those in our care and it just felt so so overwhelming.
For those who want to help, please read it.
For those thinking of surrendering their pets, please read this.
For those who think shelters who euthanise are awful, please read this.

