Due to overcrowding, the Athens Area Humane Society will have free dog adoptions on July 21 and July 22.
This includes all adult dogs over 6 months old and currently being fostered.
Animal shelters across the southern U.S. are at — or over—capacity and are continuously seeking homes for their animals. Some causes of overflowing shelters include staffing shortages, cost of living increases, and lack of access to veterinary care.
Athens Area Humane Society is a no-kill shelter located at 1030 Mitchell Bridge Road. Photos of the dogs and more information about the adoption process are available at athenshumanesociety.org.