I just received a message about an urgent situation at the Bakersfield Shelter located in Kern County, California. They have an overwhelming 900 animals that need homes.

PLEASE CROSSPOST TO HELP – URGENT SITUATION AT BAKERSFIELD SHELTER

Subject: Animals Needing Rescue In Kern County

WE CURRENTLY HAVE A COMBINED TOTAL OF OVER 900 ANIMALS AND I ONLY HAVE ABOUT 15 RESCUE HOLDS FOR THIS WEEKEND SO PLEASE IF YOU CAN HELP CALL ME RIGHT AWAY. PLEASE NOTE, ANYONE TAKING ANIMALS FROM OUR SHELTER UNDER RESCUE STATUS MUST BE A 501 C 3 NON-PROFIT RESCUE APPROVED AND PARTNERED WITH US.

IF YOU ARE A PRIVATE PARTY PLEASE CALL 661-868-7144 TO SEE IF THEY ARE ABLE TO BE ADOPTED TO THE PUBLIC.

If you can rescue an animal, please e-mail Nicole Hardin or call (661) 868-7131.

Visit the Kern County Animal Control website to learn their hours, directions, and view photos of the animals up for adoption.