Crowded animal shelters in St. Louis area worried about holiday weekend

Crowded animal shelters in St. Louis area worried about holiday weekend

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. -- Animal shelters across the bi-state area are facing severe space shortages. The St. Louis County Animal shelter said it's worried the fourth of July holiday will only enhance the issue.The St. Louis County Health Department said it’s a pattern they see every summer. Many people are abandoning or not taking care of animals, which causes more strays on the streets. The shelter said they do not have space for more animals.“…