When the COVID pandemic practically shut down Nashville’s animal shelters, a volunteer photographer tried something different to get more dogs adopted. She posted videos to showcase the different dogs’ personalities. Their popularity has led to an increase in both donations and adoptions.
Nashville’s animal shelter is over capacity and not accepting owner surrenders
Under normal circumstances, Metro Animal Care and Control allows walk-in owner surrenders for unwanted pets. Workers assess the pets’ behavior and medical conditions to determine whether to admit them to the shelter.
CMA Fest’s Most Surprising Stars Are Nashville’s Shelter Dogs
Last year, the CMA festival was the Metro Animal Care and Control shelter’s second largest adoption event of the year, thanks in part to canine-loving tourists.
Better Photos Mean Fewer Euthanized Animals At Nashville’s Shelter
As part of Metro’s effort to bring down the number of animals that have to be euthanized, better pictures of dogs and cats up for adoption are proving crucial. Animal Control is recruiting volunteers to help put together an outdoor photo studio this weekend for dogs in need of homes.
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