10/13/2026
Hello PACC Advocates,
I wanted to start off by saying thank you, thank you, thank you!
You all have proved once again that we have one of the best communities in animal welfare, one that moves mountains to make miracles happen.
We went into this weekend with an uphill battle with so many dogs on deadline, and we were happy to see so many of our pups find positive outcomes with families who can support them outside the shelter. That happened because of all the extra effort you put into sharing posts, highlighting what makes these dogs special, and helping us reach more people in our community who showed up and saved lives.
We still have two census deadline dogs looking for placement: Bopeep and Dobby. We are extending their deadlines by 24 hours to give them a little more time to hopefully find the right homes.
Unfortunately, while we were successful in finding placement for many animals this weekend, we had nearly as many enter the shelter. Since Friday, 137 dogs have found homes and 135 have come in, leaving us just 2 dogs fewer than we started. Our APS team is also responding to another potential impound this week, so we expect to be facing additional census pressure and will likely need to release more deadlines.
Before we get to that point however, we wanted to give Bopeep and Dobby a little more time as a thanks to all the efforts you and our community put into saving lives this weekend. If you can help share their posts, talk about them in your networks, or connect us with someone who may be able to help, please do.
And please continue to also help us get the word out that every dog, ANY dog, leaving the shelter makes a difference right now. We have many shy dogs, 'teenage' puppies and medical animals who struggle in the shelter but can be much easier placements once they get into a home. These dogs often really blossom outside the shelter, and the people who give them that chance can make such a meaningful difference in their lives by helping them build confidence, get the care they need and have a strong foundation for the future.
Please also share these more easily adoptable dogs with rescues and across your networks, encourage people to come meet them, and remind everyone that even a two week foster can make a huge difference. If someone is willing to help, we can find a dog who is a good fit for them. Let's work to reach the people who may not realize there's a PACC dog who would be perfect for their home!
Thank you again for everything you did this weekend and for continuing to show up for these dogs. We know how much work goes into getting the word out, and it truly makes a difference. Let's see if we can keep the momentum going for Bopeep, Dobby and all the PACC pups who need us!
