Shelter at Capacity in Chester | Philadelphia News

Philadelphia News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Joyner’s Furr-eedom Rescue in Delaware County is at capacity, forced to turn away strays—including one possibly pregnant—because they simply can’t keep up with the growing number of animals in need. Owner Amanda April warns this isn’t just a local crisis; it’s a public safety issue, underscored by a resident’s dog bite. Despite meeting with Chester Mayor Stefan Roots and pushing for city action, she’s received no response. The city cites funding as the reason for lacking an animal control program. April’s turning to county-level solutions, launching a petition to ban breeding—now nearing…