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<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHEADED INTO DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO. FRONT STREET ANIMAL SHELTER IS URGING THE PUBLIC TO ADOPT DOGS. THE STAFF SAYS THEY\u2019RE AT CRITICAL CAPACITY, AND THEY\u2019RE SEEING A DROP IN DOG ADOPTIONS COMPARED TO LAST YEAR. THEY\u2019RE WAIVING ALL ADOPTION FEES THROUGH THIS SUNDAY FOR DOGS, AND THEY\u2019RE OPEN DAILY FROM NOON TO FIVE\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n
Front Street Animal Shelter waives dog adoption fees due to critical capacity<\/p>\n
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\n\t\t\tUpdated: 11:31 PM PDT May 14, 2026\n\t\t<\/p>\n
\t\tEditorial Standards \u24d8<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\tFront Street Animal Shelter is urging the public to adopt dogs as it faces critical capacity and a drop in adoptions compared to last year. Staff said they are waiving all dog adoption fees through this Sunday. “There are many factors that affect adopter behavior and pet ownership, including the economy, housing insurance restrictions, adoption trends for particular breeds, rising pet ownership costs, and other factors,\u201d said Ryan Hinderman, Interim Shelter Manager at Front Street Animal Shelter. \u201cThe great thing about adopting is it\u2019s one of the least expensive ways to get a pet. Our adoption fees are low, often free, and all animals come spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, essential services that would cost over $1,000 at a private veterinarian.\u201d Between April 1 and April 30, the shelter said it recorded 255 dog adoptions, compared to 283 during the same period last year, marking a 12% decrease. Adult-aged, large-breed dog adoptions also dropped by 12%, while puppy-aged, large-breed dog adoptions dropped by 15%, according to the shelter.The shelter is open daily from noon to 5 p.m., and adoption counselors are available to help match adopters with a dog that fits them.See more coverage of top California stories here | Download our app | Subscribe to our morning newsletter | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tSACRAMENTO, Calif. \u2014 \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n Front Street Animal Shelter is urging the public to adopt dogs as it faces critical capacity and a drop in adoptions compared to last year. <\/p>\n Staff said they are waiving all dog adoption fees through this Sunday. <\/p>\n “There are many factors that affect adopter behavior and pet ownership, including the economy, housing insurance restrictions, adoption trends for particular breeds, rising pet ownership costs, and other factors,\u201d said Ryan Hinderman, Interim Shelter Manager at Front Street Animal Shelter. \u201cThe great thing about adopting is it\u2019s one of the least expensive ways to get a pet. Our adoption fees are low, often free, and all animals come spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, essential services that would cost over $1,000 at a private veterinarian.\u201d <\/p>\n Between April 1 and April 30, the shelter said it recorded 255 dog adoptions, compared to 283 during the same period last year, marking a 12% decrease. Adult-aged, large-breed dog adoptions also dropped by 12%, while puppy-aged, large-breed dog adoptions dropped by 15%, according to the shelter.<\/p>\n The shelter is open daily from noon to 5 p.m., and adoption counselors are available to help match adopters with a dog that fits them.<\/p>\n See more coverage of top California stories here<\/a> | Download our app<\/a> | Subscribe to our morning newsletter<\/a> | Find us on YouTube here and subscribe to our channel<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"HEADED INTO DOWNTOWN SACRAMENTO. FRONT STREET ANIMAL SHELTER IS URGING THE PUBLIC TO ADOPT DOGS. 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