Doggone it but the SPCA is fit to burst

The SPCA is overwhelmed with affectionate dogs waiting to become part of a family.

"We’re cramming them in," says assistant operations manager Lorien Doherty.

She says there are a combination of reasons they have more dogs than usual, such as people surrendering them because they can’t afford them.

As an extra incentive there is 25 percent discount on puppy and dog adoptions.

Ms Doherty says if people are unable to commit to owning a pet they could become a foster home while permanent homes are found. MORE>>