CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – Looking to adopt a dog? A Charlotte area animal shelter is waiving adoption fees as it faces a critical space shortage in its dog kennels.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control has reported an overwhelming influx of dogs, with 33 new arrivals just on Monday, leaving only 13 available kennels at both the main shelter on Byrum Drive and the satellite shelter on Toomey Avenue.

As the shelter reaches capacity, there is a real risk of euthanasia to make room for animals, with the first rounds potentially happening as early as Tuesday afternoon.

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In response to this emergency, ACC has announced a temporary adoption fee waiver to encourage residents to adopt and relieve pressure on shelter space.

Starting on Tuesday, adoption fees for dogs at both shelter locations will be waived through Sunday, March 9. However, prospective adopters are encouraged to make a donation to support shelter programs when adopting.