Animals at risk of euthanasia after Sapulpa shelter runs out of room (KTUL)

The Sapulpa Animal Shelter needs families to adopt its pets.

The shelter only has the capacity to hold eight animals. Right now, they're at 22 and counting. They've even started putting animals in the laundry room.

"We don't want to keep them here," Animal Control Officer Christa Kaler said. "Honestly, if Sapulpa didn't have a shelter, that would be wonderful, and I think many cities would agree."

Kaler says they have had to put multiple dogs in one kennel, which they don't like doing. If they can't get families to adopt or foster the animals, Kaler says they'll have to start euthanizing them.

But first, they'll reach out to rescues, veterinarians and other shelters.

"If we have to make that decision, we have done everything possible we can think of to get that animal out of here," Kaler said.

Sometimes, no one wants a dog because of its breed or age. In other cases, alternative shelters are too full, or the dog doesn't do well with other animals or people.

"Honestly, no shelter likes to euthanize, no rescue, no veterinarian," Kaler said. "These animals, they need a second chance."

The shelter is pleading for families to take in one of the dogs, even just for a few weeks, like Candace Leslie is doing.

"Sapulpa Furry Friends put out an ad saying they really needed fosters because the shelter is full, and they were going to have to start making decisions on what dogs were going to be able to stay or not," Leslie said. "I just decided to help out and watch this one until she goes to a rescue in two weeks."

Leslie is a first-time foster mom. She said her first two dogs were rescues.

"Instead of adopting a dog, I've decided to start fostering so that we can help dogs get in and out of the shelters and make room for others," Leslie said.

All of the animals are vaccinated and spayed or neutered before being adopted out. Adoptions are $60 for dogs and $50 for cats.

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Animals at risk of euthanasia after Sapulpa shelter runs out of room - KTUL