A local animal shelter is asking for help from the community as it becomes “dangerously low on kennel space” for dogs in need.

The Beaver County Humane Society is in desperate need of adopters and foster homes as they find themselves over capacity.

In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Pasadena Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for large dogs of over 40 pounds until March 18, giving these often-overlooked pets a better chance at finding loving homes.

The Houston Humane Society is now expanding its adoption program by including farm animals. The shelter currently has five horses, a donkey, a mule and a potbelly pig. Many of the animals were rescued from animal cruelty and neglect situations.

The Beaver County Humane Society is in desperate need of adopters and foster homes as their kennels are full. KDKA's Jessica Guay spoke with Alison Yazer, the executive director.