An influx of dogs are close to flooding the Trumbull County Dog pound and with the inside full, they're now housing some pups outside.

"I have noticed that there have been recently a lot of people calling in to see if they can surrender their dogs as well, which currently because we have been so full," said Corey Behnke, Chief Dog Warden at the Trumbull County dog pound. "We're just not able to take any other surrenders," he said.

Inflation is making the pound burst at the seams. Those people trying to surrender are those who can no longer care for their dogs. This is not the only contributing factor, picking up strays has also congested the place.

The situation is more of the same at the Mahoning County dog pound and Animal Charity of Ohio. These facilities are nearly filled to the brim with animals and becoming more crowded, daily.

"All of our resources as far as rescues, different places that we can maybe channel some of these dogs to, they are full," said Mahoning County Dog Warden Dianne Fry.

"We have decided that we're just going to have to take a loan out and invest in a bigger space because there's that many animals," said Animal Charity of Ohio Opersations Director Jane MacMurchy.

These organizations are asking the public to adopt a pet or tell a friend about it because if things continue to go down this path, it could mean a hard decision must be made.

"We have to make much more drastic decisions on the dogs," said Fry. "Sometimes it's a necessity, up until this point we have never had to euthanize for space and I hope we don't ever get to that point," she said.

Each facility is offering incentives like paying adoption fees or shots and if you would like ot adopt a cat or dog, you can go to any of these websites: Trumbull County Dog Warden, Mahoning County Dog Warden, Animal Charity of Ohio. 

Resources for dropping off your cats/dogs or strays:

Emergency Medical
Carecredit.com
Valley Save a Pet- 440-232-9124
Animal Pawtectors- Facebook message
Buster's Brigade - Facebook message
Voices of the Trumbull County Pound Dogs (helps current and former pound pups) - Facebook messäße
Bummer Fund - Facebook message

Rescues
Animal Welfare League - 330-539-5300
The Healthy Hearts and Paws Project - 234-855-5847
Animal Charity - 330-788-1064
Angels for Animals - 330-549-1111
All About the Pawz - Facebook message
Every Dog Matters - 330-509-4844
Legacy Dog Rescue - Facebook message
New Lease on Life - 330-397-8270
Portage APL-330-296-4022
Rescue Village - 440-338-4819
Friendship APL-440-322-4321
Geauga Mama and Pups - Facebook message
Kaleidoscope K9's - Facebook message
McKean County SPCA - 814-362-8850
Columbiana County Humane Society - 234-575-7117
Humane Society of Mercer County - 724-981-5445
Strayhaven-724-588-6161
Animal Friends - 412-847-7000
ANNA Shelter - 814-451-0230
One of a Kind Pet Rescue - 330-865-6200
Northeast Ohio SPCA - 216-351-7378
Buckeye's Mission and Sanctuary - 330-460-6347
Marilyn's Voice - Facebook message
Senior Hearts Rescue and Renewal - Facebook message
Must Love Corsos - Facebook message
Mastiffs to Mutts - Facebook message
Golden Retrievers in Need GRIN - Facebook message
Northeast Ohio Labrador Retriever Rescue - 330-538-2215
Marty Conklin-Rescue Volunteer - 330-647-3892
Save a Mom - 330-904-5124
Multiple Breed Rescue - Facebook message
Indian Summers Border Collie Rescue - Facebook message
Furkid Rescue - Facebook message
REAL Rott Rescue - Facebook message
Muttlie Crew Senior Pet Rescue and Sanctuary - 937-780-6453
Lake Erie Labrador Retriever Rescue - Facebook message
Ohio Labrador Retriever Rescue Services - 937-301-9060
West Side Cats - 330-792-4228
TR of Warren - 330-330-8166
Small World Animal Rescue - 330 727 8178
Bridges to Safety - Facebook messäge