Hardin County Animal Shelter in desperate need of adopters as capacity issues continue

Hardin County Animal Care and Control Director Mike McNutt says the Hardin County Animal Shelter is in desperate need of adopters as the shelter continues to deal with capacity issues.

“If you’re ready to make a commitment to an animal, please come see us,” McNutt said. “We have zero space on the adoption floor. Animals are coming in at an alarming rate, and it’s this way across the nation.”

McNutt says the Hardin County pet community is a strong one, and he is looking for people potentially looking to join that community.

“It is filled with wonderful people,” McNutt said. “It’s filled with wonderful veterinarians. There are some wonderful vets here that work with people every day, and we can’t do what we do without the vets doing what they do in the community, so if you have room in your home, you have room in your heart, please come out and give us a hand.”

McNutt says while the situation is dire, only people that are ready to make the long-term commitment necessary for raising an animal should apply.

“I don’t want somebody coming in and taking a dog home for the weekend and then bringing it back,” McNutt said. “That does not help us. That does not help any shelter. There is no such thing as a perfect animal. When you take it home, you have to help that animal become acclimated to your home, and that can take six months to 18 months.”

The Hardin County Animal Shelter is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at 220 Peterson Drive in Elizabethtown. Contact the shelter or visit their Facebook page for more information.