Animal shelter in Santa Monica has exceeded its ability amid a wave of surrender to animals and argument, which prompted city officials to waive the adoption fees in the hope that it will reduce overcrowding and put pets in permanent homes.
The shelter, which can include about 30 dogs and 75 cats, is currently 34 dogs, more than 60 cats and a piece, according to Robert Silvrvstein, the Santa Monica Police Department. The dog house is doubled, and employees are managing the increase in limited space and resources.
“We currently have 34 dogs under our care and began to double the dog houses to manage the income,” Silverstein said in a statement. “We reach the maximum levels and space.”
Santa Monica Police Department and Santa Monica Animal Foundation Declare This week, all adoption fees are covered by the Foundation in an attempt to encourage residents to adopt.
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Ali A067611 – Cat is available for adoption at Santa Monica Animal Shelter 7.22.25 -
Barney A067565 – Dog at Santa Monica Animal Shelter 7.14.25 -
DROGO A066478 – A dog available for adoption in Santa Monica Animal Shelter 11.5.24 -
Ginger A067441 – Cat is available for adoption at Santa Monica Animal Shelter 6.18.25 -
Jack A066836 – Cat is available for adoption at Santa Monica Animal Shelter 3.17.25 -
Ramon Lovelace A066961 – a dog available for adoption in Santa Monica Animal Shelter 4.11.25 -
Ricky Martin A067048 – Huraira is available for adoption in Santa Monica animal. -
Selena A067291 – Cat is available for adoption in Santa Monica Animal Shelter 6.24.25 -
Simba A067354 – Huraira is available for adoption at Santa Monica Animal Shelter 5.19.25 -
Goal A067416 – a dog is available for adoption in Santa Monica animal 6.19.25
The institution said in a Facebook Publisher. “They have a lot of puppies, dogs, cats and cats that you cannot wait for your interview.”
Shelter officials say that the rise in surrender appears to be driven by life -style changes, including people returning to work, moving or traveling frequently. Other causes mentioned include behavioral issues and pet aggression.
Silvrvstein said that some people from outside Santa Monica mentioned a lie after they found stray animals within the city’s borders, probably in an attempt to put them in a facility known for their high level of care. While the shelter is doing its best to find animal homes, he pointed out that this practice reduces the opportunities for local resources.
“The shelter has a good reputation to provide great care for animals and do our best to put it regardless of the amount of time spending it in the shelter,” Silvrvstein said.
Officials said that the shelter is usually about 500 dogs and cats annually, in addition to approximately 250 stacks of wildlife.
The shelter is located in 1640 9th Street in Santa Monica, open from Tuesday to Saturday from 8 am to 5 pm, with midday closed from noon to 1 pm, a list of pets is available in adoption connected. Residents can also call 310-458-8595 for more information.
“The adoption of a pet is an obligation that should be thought about and considered carefully, to allow the best opportunity to succeed both the adopted and the animal,” said Silvrvstein.
For those who are unable to adopt, shelter officials ask the public to help spread the word.