From ‘full house’ to forever homes: East Bay SPCA shelter stays proactive during winter

THE WINTER MONTHS typically are when many animal shelters nationwide see an overflow of dogs and cats because of frequent pet surrenders after Christmas, according to PetDesk. Additionally, the company that uses technology to better connect vet clinics with clients reports that many animals accumulate in shelters over the year, leading to shelters seeing a “full house” by winter.

Closer to home, the East Bay SPCA shelter in Dublin reports it is not currently experiencing space concerns. By managing its foster programs and shifting resources between its two locations — the second being in Oakland — Dublin shelter manager Amber Jocelyn said they are able to prevent end-of-year buildups.