Newark Animal Shelter Seeks Help After Snow Damage to Roof

Urgent Need at Newark Animal Shelter

• 🚨 An urgent plea for help has been issued by the Associated Humane Societies (AHS) in Newark after snow damaged part of their roof.
• 💥 The incident occurred late Sunday night when snow from a neighboring business fell onto the shelter, causing significant destruction and making some kennels uninhabitable.

Impact on Shelter Operations

• 🐶 The shelter, already one of the busiest in New Jersey, is now home to about 175 dogs and has become even more crowded.
• 🏠 AHS Newark is urgently seeking foster homes for at least 30 dogs to help alleviate overcrowding and allow for necessary repairs.
• 🗓️ The timing is particularly difficult as New Year's Eve approaches, which is a major intake day for the shelter due to fireworks causing distress to animals.

Community Support and Donations

• 💖 The public has responded overwhelmingly with support and donations of food and supplies, which has been heartwarming for the shelter staff.
• 🤝 Individuals like Jeffrey Fox have dropped off supplies and encouraged others to consider fostering, emphasizing the minimal obligations involved beyond providing love and care.
• ✅ AHS is currently processing foster applications and aims to begin moving dogs to foster homes this week.

Call for Foster Homes and Supplies

• 🐾 The shelter is making an urgent plea for foster families to help care for the animals during this challenging period.
• 📦 In addition to foster homes, AHS is also seeking donations of supplies to support foster families in taking in pets.