The problem is too many pets and not enough pet owners. Some local animal rescue groups were working over the weekend to provide more permenent homes for an overflow of dogs and cats.
On Saturday, the Tallahassee/Leon County Animal Services Center Foundation hosted its yearly "Tails and Trails" fundraising run. There were more than 100 runners and Michael Cipriano had the best time in his age category.
"Well I have 2 rescue dogs, so it's kind of near and dear to me."
Animal rescue groups say they need a lot more Michael Ciprianos. On Sunday, the Humane Society of Leon County, headed by Lisa Glunt, held a puppy and kitten "Bottle Baby Shower."
"It's a neat way to show off what spring does when we literally have hundreds of babies coming into our care."
Glunt is looking for people who can care for pets permanently, or even temporarily.
"Yes, we need adoptors, but we need fosters as well for puppies, for kittens, for adult dogs."
One reason for the large number of homeless pets she says is that so many veterinarians cut back on spay and neuter procedures during the pandemic.
