More than a third of the dogs are on legal holds, and staff say euthanasia for space, unused in over a decade, is now a last resort
Erin Long, marketing and development manager at the Humane Society of Harford County, offers a treat to Bella Mae, a 5-year-old mixed-breed dog available for adoption, on Thursday. (Brian Krista/Staff)
Since Oct. 1, the shelter has taken in 51 dogs, and only 23 have gone home. More than a third are on legal holds, and euthanasia for space is now a last-ditch option.