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Overcrowding has ACCT Philly forced to euthanize animals

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PhiladelphiaOctober 10, 2023 5:40 pm

Overcrowding has ACCT Philly forced to euthanize animals

Philadelphia animal shelters have been struggling with overcrowding for years. Now, it’s gotten so bad that ACCT Philly has no choice but to euthanize animals. NBC10’s Karen Hua spoke with the shelter’s director who is begging the community for help.

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