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San Diego County animal shelters in state of emergency, over capacity
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Animal shelters and organizations across San Diego County are under a state of emergency, saying they're having a difficult time caring for an influx of animals.
The situation is so serious, the region’s zero euthanasia rate is now at risk.
"This is pretty much new territory. We have never seen numbers like this. This is testing that promise in all the worst ways,” said San Diego Humane Society President and CEO Gary Weitzman.
Weitzman told CBS 8 while they're not at the point of euthanasia, it has been discussed and may be something other shelters and organizations will have to consider doing.
MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/san-diego-animal-shelters-rescue-organizations-state-of-emergency/509-0e556fa5-848a-430d-b918-fc58766a203f