Anne Moellering, Chief of Rescue and Welfare, stated, 'Right now, they have 837 animals, so they have over 300 than they normally have.' This highlights a critical need for space in shelters overwhelmed by input.
Moellering emphasized the urgent need for local shelters to be emptied, stating, 'The local shelter needs to be empty. So we empty the local shelter and take those animals to adopt them out so that the fire victims have somewhere to go.' This showcases the impact of wildfires.
Moellering pointed to a broader issue of overpopulation in shelters, saying, 'It's critical. The state of California is in the middle of a huge overpopulation issue...' pointing to challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.
Dr. Jennifer Scarlett, CEO of SF SPCA Veterinarian said, 'I'm really proud of the way California shelters are working together to help out in times of disasters and crisis.' This reflects the collaborative efforts in response to emergencies.
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