The city’s animal shelter will continue emergency-only intake procedures. The move is in response to ongoing overpopulation problems at the aging facility.
Crates line the hallways and offices at the Indianapolis Animal Care Services building on the west side of Indianapolis. The shelter has been over capacity for years now. There are currently about 230 dogs in the building.
IACS announced a new population management plan to combat overcrowding. Dawn Olsen with the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services said it’s part of a long-term strategy…