Shelters throughout San Diego County are facing an unprecedented overcrowding crisis with the need for fosters and adoptions reaching critical levels. As shelters struggle to make space for the influx of animals, the community is being urged to step up. Animal shelters and rescues throughout the county have implemented a unique solution to help alleviate overcrowding. “I’ve never seen it like this before out of the 20 years that I’ve been at the shelter," said Eileen Howard, Senior Animal Care Specialist, Foster Coordinator, with the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility. “It feels worse than ever," said Lauren Botticelli, with The Animal Pad, dog rescue. In the South Bay, the Chula Vista Animal Care Facility has run out of space. Staff have been forced to fit up to two small dogs in one pen to make room for others. FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/san-diego-county-animal-shelters-increase-fostering/509-0bb8d08b-515b-4a17-9c97-b0875497ca43