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01-04-2025
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‘Critically over capacity;' Animal shelter says they can't accept any dogs without a court order
The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center is 'critically over capacity' and is in urgent need of adopters, fosters and rescues to help place several dogs. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] News Center 7's Amber Jenkins visited the animal resource center today and spoke with the center's director about the 'urgent' need. The director says they are only accepting dogs that come with a court order on News Center 7 at 6:00. TRENDING STORIES: Man charged with murder after strangulation death of his own niece Coroner IDs 29-year-old mother found dead in house Ohio teacher accused of following student's bus home facing criminal charge The shelter is designed to safely house 80 dogs. Currently, the shelter is holding 108. 'We are often over 80. At this point, we are critically over 80, which is why we sent out the urgent need. Unfortunately, we are very rarely under our capacity,' Amy Bohardt, director of the Montgomery County ARC told News Center 7's Amber Jenkins Tuesday. The shelter will still provide lost and found services, offer supplies to finders and owners, and scan pets for microchips, an ARC spokesperson said in a social media post this week. This story will be updated. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
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04-03-2025
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Animal Resource Center provides update on dog attack that injured 60-year-old man
The Montgomery County Animal Resource Center (ARC) is asking for the public's help to ensure safety after a 60-year-old man was attacked by dogs in Dayton. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] As reported on News Center 7 at 6:00, ARC leaders said they have impounded two of the six dogs involved in the attack. TRENDING STORIES: 'Early project hiccups' delay opening for Ohio's first Buc-ee's Baby born in aftermath of Clark County tornado celebrates first birthday Teacher accused of having sexual relationship with student formally charged Animal Resource Center Director Amy Bohardt said they're investigating the dog attack along Kensington Avenue on Feb. 22. 'We're working hard to make sure there is appropriate accountability and enforcement, in addition to preserving safety in the neighborhood,' Bohardt said. News Center 7 obtained Ring doorbell camera footage that shows a pack of dogs going after the man. He was hospitalized with serious injuries but was later described to be in stable condition. Dayton police and ARC officers responded to the scene and were able to capture two of the six dogs believed to be involved. 'We have had some unsuccessful attempts, but we have had some other measures to make contact. So there has been a mixture, but we have made contact with the owner of the dogs,' Bohardt said. She said the two dogs taken from the scene have been designated as dangerous dogs, but could not specify if they are still working to get control of the remaining four dogs. 'At this time those dogs are deemed dangerous,' Bohardt said. Bohardt said concerns about loose dogs seem to rise when the weather warms up. She specified that it's not just county regulations, but state law, that insists owners keep dogs controlled and confined. 'So you could be charged and face financial and other penalties,' Bohardt said. ARC leaders ask anyone who may see the four dogs involved in the Kensington Avenue attack on the loose, to call them. They also ask for all community members to report any loose pets. If no bites or attacks occurred, ARC strives to reunite any loose pets with owners. News Center 7 will continue to follow this story [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
