A Sacramento shelter is facing a crisis after taking in over 30 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation, and are desperate to find them all homes to save their lives.

According to KCRA, 34 dogs — all Chihuahuas except for 2 huskies — were rescued from a Sacramento property after their owner died.

It’s a heartbreaking situation, and it’s clear these dogs had been kept in a serious hoarding situation. They were soon taken in by the Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento.

While the dogs are now in better hands, it has put the shelter in a tough spot, as this huge intake of new dogs has put a strain on the already overcrowding kennels.

“We were already very full before this happened, with multiple dogs housed in most kennels,” said shelter communications manager Ryan Hinderman, per the city’s news website. “The shelter has 99 dog kennels, but after the rescue, had nearly double that number of dogs.”

In response to this overwhelming crisis, the shelter is offering an incentive to encourage people to adopt: they are waiving the adoption fees on certain dogs through September 15. According to their website, the fees have been paid for with donations from the community. All dogs will be fixed, microchipped and vaccinated.

Other adult dogs are available for a reduced adoption fee of $25, while puppies are available for the standard $150. Military vets with a valid ID are also eligible for a waived adoption fee.

Front Street Animal Shelter is open 7 days a week from 12 pm to 5 pm. The site lists many kinds of dogs available for adoption, with different breeds and sizes. “There really is a dog for everyone here,” said Hinderman. “They’re great dogs that just need a second chance.”

We’re glad all of these dogs were rescued after living in a hoarding situation, but it has clearly put a strain on this shelter. We hope people in the area step up to adopt these dogs in need! Please share this story to spread the word!