“Shelters all across Massachusetts are full with no end in sight” Those taking in animals attempting the impossible

October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog” month, and Massachusetts shelters are hoping that means more residents will adopt dogs in their care.

While only 3 of the 21 dogs out of New Bedford that were surrendered to Forever Paws in Fall River remain, the shelter is far from in the clear. Like many shelters in Massachusetts, they are constantly full as of late.

“The shelters all across Massachusetts are full with no end in sight. We are doing our very best to help everyone in need however it is proving to be impossible, as soon as 2 dogs leave, 3 come in.”

Here are some of the dogs currently waiting for adoption on Lynwood Street.

Aelin, 8wk old female husky mix, 8lbs. Other dogs okay, cats okay, kids 5+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member. 

Blueberry, 7mo male pit bull mix, 55lbs. Other dogs okay, no cats, kids 10+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

Brielle, 5yo female Cane Corso, 96lbs. Other dogs okay, no cats, kids 12+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member. (Part of the New Bedford 21 case.)

Bryce, 8wk old female husky mix, 7lbs. Other dogs okay, cats okay, kids 5+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member. 

Charlotte, 3yo female Cane Corso, 94lbs. Other dogs okay, no cats, kids 12+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member. (Part of the New Bedford 21 case.)

Dunkalatte, 5yo lab/pit mix, 87lbs. Other dogs okay, cats okay, kids 10+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member. 

Feyre, 8wk old female husky mix, 8lbs. Other dogs okay, cats okay, kids 5+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

Idris, 3yo male Cane Corso, 85lbs. Other dogs okay, no cats, kids 12+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member. (Part of the New Bedford 21 case.)

Pax, 5yo male English bulldog mix, 54lbs. Other dogs okay, cats okay, kids 10+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member. (Has been here for 112 days…..)

Rowan, 8wk old male husky mix, 9lbs. Other dogs okay, cats okay, kids 5+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

Sarah J, 2yo husky mix, 44lbs. Selective with other dogs, no cats, kids 10+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

Sky, 1yo female lab mix, 52lbs. Other dogs okay, cats okay, kids 6+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

Sultan, 11wk old male lab mix, 21lbs. Other dogs okay, no cats, kids 10+.

Winter, 1yo female husky mix, 41lbs. Other dogs okay, not sure about cats yet, kids 10+. Must own your own home or live in a home owned by a family member.

Enzo, 2yo male papillon mix, 16lbs. Needs to be the only animal in the home. Kids 8+.

Forever Paws responded to some complaints concerning having to own your own home to adopt some of the dogs.

“In regard to having to own your own home- it’s because so many of these dogs are restricted breeds that landlords won’t allow, or think they will allow until their home insurance goes up and then they tell the tenant they need to return the dog. Just keep in mind that, if there’s a stipulation for it, it’s because something awful has happened enough times that the stipulation has had to be put into place.”

The shelter states that with so many animals in the shelter, their expenses continue to rise such as medical care, spay and neuter services, vaccines, medications, etc.

If you are interested in fostering, you can email them at foster@foreverpaws.com. You can also call 508-677-9154 or email them at fpas1@foreverpaws.com to make an appointment to come in and meet their available dogs. To apply, click HERE or go to foreverpaws.com and click adopt to download the application. Once complete, you can email it to fpas1@foreverpaws.com or fax it to 508-677-9175.

“Your donations are always appreciated and thank you for always supporting our mission. We could not do what we do without you! If you are not in a position to adopt, PLEASE share our animals!