Montgomery Humane Society faces uptick in animal intake [Video]

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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – The Montgomery Humane Society says they never turn an animal away, but with a massive uptick in animal intake, they need the community’s help to continue to care for the animals in the shelter.

“Between the strays, owner surrenders, litters of puppies and kittens come in, we’ve had over five hundred come in last month,” Lea Turbert, marketing and development director for the Montgomery Humane Society said.

In the first four days of October alone, the shelter took in 69 animals. Turbert says community members can help.

“Spay and neuter your pet,” she said. “If you can, come and foster.”

She says the shelter takes volunteers, monetary donations, and donations of supplies.

“All of that helps immensely,” said Turbert.

But the most …