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Newark Animal Shelter Seeks Emergency Fosters After Snow Triggers Roof Collapse

With the shelter near capacity, expected New Year's strays make short-term foster placements critical.

Overview

  • About 30 dogs were displaced when heavy snow from a neighboring building caused part of the rear kennel roof at AHS Newark to collapse late Sunday.
  • No animals or staff were injured, but multiple kennels are now unusable and the facility continues to accept stray and lost dogs.
  • The shelter is urgently seeking foster homes for dogs 40 pounds and over for two to four weeks, with supplies provided to participating families.
  • Staff are reviewing foster applications and preparing to move dogs out this week, asking applicants for patience as placements are coordinated.
  • Community support has begun with donations of food and supplies, and AHS has set up an Amazon wish list and an online page for monetary contributions.