Winnie is an adorable 6-month-old retriever mix who arrived at the shelter as a stray through no fault of her own. She’s a happy, playful puppy who’s already showing off some great manners!

The City of Shasta Lake Animal Shelter is at a critical point. An influx of dumped dogs and puppies has pushed the facility beyond capacity, placing multiple animals at risk of euthanasia for space as early as Monday. Shelter staff suspect people are abandoning animals nearby, mistakenly believing the adoption event makes it a safe drop-off location. This irresponsible practice is endangering both the dumped animals and those already waiting for homes. In response, all adopti