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Sioux Falls Humane Society calls for help
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is overflowing with dogs- more than 130. And now, the organization is asking for help.
2-year-old Stella is one of more than 130 dogs currently at the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society.
In a recent Facebook post, the shelter says that it is running out of room for dogs but it won't turn any animals away. Instead, the team here gets creative.
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'So we really need help with fostering. We have 35 animals ready to foster. Donations make a huge difference. So it gives us the ability to help medical care, you know, help feed the animals, and be able to shelter them. And so that is a huge need for us as well.' Jami Gates Grieve, Executive Director, said.
To keep the organization running, the Humane Society relies heavily on donations and volunteers. They do everything from keeping the shelter clean to cuddling cats and dogs.
'So we have over 60 staff and we have several hundred volunteers. Us. And we couldn't do without the volunteers. They make a huge difference.' Grieve said.
Just a month ago, the nonprofit also created a short-term foster program called 'Rescue Dog Recess.'
This allows the dog a day away from the shelter to relax and hopefully get noticed in the community.
'We have a new program, Rescue Dog Resources. So that is a great way to start out where you can come, sign up to be a volunteer and then take the animal out and it's on like a little day trip.' Grieve explained.
Whether it's a day trip, a donation or even adoption there are many ways to help animals like Stella.
Sioux Falls Humane Society will be hosting an adoption event starting June 13th till the 20th with $50 off dogs 6+ months and older and $20 off cats 5+ and older.
If you'd like to take a closer look at the dogs that are currently up for adoption, click here.
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