The Friends of the Chattooga County Animal Shelter is asking for the public’s help after announcing the shelter has reached full capacity and is in urgent need of adopters, foster families, and rescue organizations.

Shelter volunteers say dogs continue to arrive daily from emergency situations, and there is now an intake waiting list. With every kennel currently occupied, officials say opening even one space could mean saving another animal in need.

Six dogs have been identified as needing placement as soon as possible:

• Macy, a 1- to 2-year-old female weighing about 70 pounds.
• Lucy, a 6-month-old female weighing about 35 pounds.
• Carmelo, a 6-month-old male weighing about 30 pounds.
• Lucky, a 6-month-old female weighing about 35 pounds.
• Zoe, a spayed 2-year-old female weighing about 50 pounds.
• Oscar, a 1-year-old male weighing about 50 pounds.

According to the shelter, all six dogs have been vaccinated for DHPP and Bordetella.

Anyone interested in adopting, fostering, or arranging rescue placement is encouraged to contact the Chattooga County Animal Shelter as soon as possible.

The shelter is located at 464 Red Oak Road in Summerville. It can be reached by email at Charlie.Long@chattoogacounty.gov or by phone at 706-857-0679.

Shelter hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday visits are available by appointment.

The Friends of the Chattooga County Animal Shelter is also encouraging residents to share the information on social media, noting that a simple share could help connect one of these dogs with a forever home.