Shelters’ intake, adoptions up and down; winter of some influence
Winter can be bleak for animal shelters, although there are bright spots.
“Shelter work is a very seasonal business,” said Debra Quackenbush, spokeswoman for McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center. “You no longer just come in, sign some papers and leave with an animal. Everyone tries to match an animal with the right family.”
Last year was a mixed bag for shelters in McHenry County when it came to animal intake and adoption rates.
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