Bluebonnet News and the Friends of the Cleveland Pound are partnering to feature some of the dogs that are currently up for adoption at the City of Cleveland animal shelter.
According to Police Chief Darrel Broussard, there are an estimated 32 dogs that are in need of homes at this time. While the City of Cleveland does not charge adoption fees, there is a process for vetting those interested in adoption to prevent the animals from ending up in animal cruelty situations.
“We get the adopting families’ information and follow up with them. We identify where the dogs are going and follow up to make sure they are being cared for properly,” Broussard said.
While the state requires that the City wait three days before putting up the animals for adoption, Broussard said the City tends to keep them longer.
“After three days, they are considered to be owned by the city. At that point, we can euthanize them or find another home for them. We try to be a no-kill shelter. We have kept some dogs for longer with some being rescued out of state,” Broussard said. “We have been able to avoid putting down any dogs for the last two years by finding homes for them.”
All dogs that are picked up by animal control are first checked to see if they are microchipped. If the original owner can be found, the dogs are returned.
If you are interested in adopting any of the dogs pictured below, please call Cleveland Police Department at 281-592-2622.
Will the City accept responsibility for the pit bulls that they place in homes? Will they guarantee the dog won’t kill? Why would gentle pit bulls be abandoned by their owners?
asinine 🙄
@ Joe Crowe: People abandon dogs ALL the time when the dog(s) did NOTHING wrong. I’ve unfortunately seen it numerous times. I’ve been involved with rescue & fostering any breed but pitbulls have extra spot in my heart going on 15yrs. It’s NOT the cities responsibility to make sure a dog adopted is trained. Whoever adopts ANY dog from shelter/rescue is taking 100% responsibility for any & all actions of the dog.
Wow you are so ignorant!! Pitbulls are loving creatures who have such a bad rap due to ignorant people like yourself. If you don’t believe me you can ask any vet or anyone knowledgeable about animals. Pitbulls are normal dogs there’s no bad aggressive behavior that is “inherited ” from their breed, there’s no lock jaw. Educate yourself before making stupid comments.
@ Nelson PRAISE GOD SOMEONE ELSE KNOWS THIS BREED 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Don’t have children or don’t care about children?
I have children and have raised blue Pitt bulls for years it’s not the dog that’s bad it’s the owners who train the bad.