MSPCA welcomes overflow of shelter dogs from NYC

BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) is taking 14 dogs from Animal Care Centers of NYC (NYACC ) due to the NYACC being at double capacity of dogs it is able to care for.

“People in the Northeast often think that the national dog population crisis is something that only Southern and warm-weather states are dealing with,” explained Mike Keiley, MSPCA-Angell Vice President of Animal Protection.

“Right now, they’ve got more than 300 dogs in care when they really only have capacity for 180. Dogs are doubled up in kennels. They’re also using pop-up crates in offices and hallways to expand capacity.”

With the transport, the MSPCA is hoping to rehome the dogs and also bring attention to the crisis in all shelters nationwide.

“NYACC is so grateful to the MSPCA for this partnership,” said Jessica Vaccaro, NYACC’s Director of Placement.

“Our shelters in NYC are beyond overcrowded, with double the number of dogs we have room to comfortably house.”

The new arrivals to the Bay State will be at the Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem on April 13 and range from ages one-eight.

The transport is coordinated by the ASPCA as part of its national Animal Relocation Program.

This will coincide with the “Run, Walk, Dog!” event in honor of the Boston Marathon, an event which will waive the adoption fee across all four MSPCA shelters.

The New York dogs are expected to eligible for adoption buy this time.

The MSPCA hopes to rehome more than 100 dogs for the duration of the week-long event.