TOPEKA (KSNT) - During the month of September, Helping Hands Humane Society (HHHS) saw more than 300 adoptions after more than 500 animals went through the shelter.
The animal shelter posted on social media Thursday, Oct. 3 the number of animals that were brought in, as well as the number of animals that left during the month of September. According to HHHS, 520 animals went to the shelter. Community members brought in 118 as strays, and 185 animals were brought in by Animal Control.
There were 118 animals that were dropped off at the shelter because people could no longer keep them, and six animals were found abandoned and taken in by the Humane Society.
Throughout the month, 325 pets were adopted into new homes. 82 lost pets were reunited with their families.
Statement excerpt from HHHS social media post
Since Monday, Sept. 30, 96 animals have been brought into the shelter, taking the total to 402 animals. HHHS is still out of of kennel space for dogs, two weeks after it announced there was no more room for dogs.
HHHS encourages the community to help create more space by taking part in the Empty the Shelter event. The special is from Oct. 1 through 15.
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