Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County in need of adopters, fosters for dogs

Janet Begley, Treasure Coast Newspapers
·2 min read

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County is putting out an urgent request for foster homes and potential adopters for the dogs currently under their care at the shelter on 77th Street.

The shelter expects to receive 25 dogs Thursday that were slated for euthanasia from an undisclosed rural shelter in Florida that is over capacity, according to agency Chief Executive Officer Kate Meghji. Adopters and foster care providers are needed now to free-up space in Vero Beach for the new arrivals.

The staff of the Humane Society of Vero Beach & Indian River County work to spay and neuter their shelter and customer animals in their care on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the shelter on 77th Street just north of Vero Beach. The humane society is providing a low cost service to residents in Gifford and Fellsmere, thanks to a grant from PetSmart to service those communities.

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“Unfortunately, many shelters in Florida are experiencing an overpopulation crisis right now and we urgently need the help of our community to open up their homes either permanently or temporarily,” said Meghji. “Fostering or adopting a dog currently at our shelter will allow us to help save the lives of dogs which have no other options left to them.”

Anyone interested in fostering a dog will be provided with all the supplies necessary to bring a homeless dog into their house for a “staycation,” Meghji said.

“Foster homes are absolutely critical to our mission,” said Meghji. “Whether someone only fosters once or over and over again, they allow us to free-up more lives and assist more at-risk shelters. It’s really that simple. We can’t do this work without the community’s help and support.”

How to help

  • After the rescued dogs arrive later this week, more information will be made available once they are evaluated and receive medical care.

  • For information on adoption or fostering, visit www.hsvb.org or call 772-388-3331 or more information.

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