Crossposted from the DES Express

More than 400 pets, including 105 adult and senior cats, 213 kittens, 84 adult dogs, 10 puppies and five small mammals, found their “furever” homes after Regional Animal Services wrapped up participation in the “Clear the Shelters” campaign last week. Clear The Shelters is a nationwide campaign to get more pets adopted into more homes. This is the 10th anniversary of the event, and the first time that RASKC is participating.

“We’re always grateful to our pet-loving community for opening up their hearts and homes to these pets in need,” said Gene Mueller, Regional Animal Services Manager. “Like many shelters regionally and nationally, we are challenged by the increased demand for sheltering, particularly for dogs. We deeply thank all our adopters including these 400 new homes. They made a difference!” Read more.