Dog and cat adoptions increasing in Rochester

Paws and Claws adopted 64 new dogs 54 new cats to help find homes.

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New on daybreak new on daybreak?

If you're working from home, you might find yourself wanting to adopt a pet.

Kimt news 3's madelyne watkins talked with a rochester humane society about why now is a great time to adopt.

She joins us live.

Brooke and tyler.

I'm at paws and claws and just last month, they adopted out 64 dogs and 54 cats.

So now, they're bringing in dogs from other rescues to help them find homes.

Because some people are home more often now, that might give you some extra time to dedicate to a furry friend than before.

While you're home with your new pet, that helps them get used to you and their new surroundings quicker.

Director at paws and claws, tanya johnson, tells me if you're struggling as a pet owner right now though, there are options available to help you out.

She says you can benefit from having a pet more than you might "you don't want to get rid of your pet because they kind of are comforting to you, they're part of the family.

I think just having a pet is stress relief in itself."

If you're struggling to buy pet food, paws and claws does have free dog and cat food available to pick up.

Johnson tells me as long as it's on the shelf, they'll continue giving it away.

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Madelyne thank you madelyne.

Paws and claws is holding private appointments right now if you're interested in adopting a dog or cat.

You can give them