CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Animal Care and Control needs help.
The organization said Friday that intakes are up 21% this year and they're taking in 40 animals a day.
Adoption fees are being waived through this weekend.
There will be a special adoption event at the shelter, located at 2741 S, Western Ave., on Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
Cat intakes are the highest they've been in years.
There are 251 dogs and 234 cats staying in the shelter as of Thursday, CACC said.
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