Michigan's stay at home order has forced animal shelters to re-evaluate the way they operate. Many have closed completely, but Harbor Humane Society is still adopting animals by appointment only, and demand has been high.
"We’ve been able to adopt out 274 animals since March 14, which is really, really amazing. We have had so many people apply to adopt. Probably more than ever, so it’s really exciting," said operations director Allison Deters.
People spending more time at home and trying to avoid feelings of isolation are believed to be part of the reason for the spike.
"It is a wonderful time to adopt. You have all sorts of extra time to devote to your new furry friend and help them get acclimated and start training," Deters said.
Harbor Humane takes in strays from Ottawa County, but the number of strays has gone down since the pandemic began, and so has the number of surrenders.
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