New Hampshire Shelter Overwhelmed by 1,000 Mice Surrendered by Owner

The mice, initially thought to be 150, were rapidly breeding in unsanitary conditions.

The New Hampshire Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals received nearly 1,000 mice from a single overwhelmed pet owner.
The mice were living in filthy conditions and were not separated by sex, leading to uncontrolled breeding.
Efforts are underway to manage the influx, with many mice on pregnancy watch due to their rapid reproduction rate.
Community members are encouraged to adopt, foster, or donate to help the shelter manage the situation.
Some mice have already been adopted or transferred to regional welfare organizations to alleviate the shelter's burden.