Pennsylvania Animal Shelter Empties Kennels for First Time in 47 Years

Adams County SPCA celebrates adoption of nearly 600 animals amid nationwide shelter crisis.

The Adams County SPCA in Pennsylvania has emptied its kennels for the first time in 47 years, with nearly 600 animals adopted this year.
The shelter also reunited 125 stray animals with their owners.
The achievement comes amid a challenging year for animal shelters nationwide, with increased pet surrenders due to soaring inflation and a decrease in adoptions.
Despite the celebration, the shelter plans to take in animals from other Pennsylvania shelters next week to help alleviate their stress.
Animal shelters across the country continue to face a crisis, with an estimated 6.3 million animals entering shelters each year, and about 920,000 animals euthanized annually.