Clearfield County animal non-profit closes intake: ‘We just can’t keep doing this’

CLEARFIELD COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — Animal Matters of Clearfield County is closing intake until further notice, they announced online .

The shelter will not accept calls concerning dogs and cats, saying all intakes are closed until further notice. The decision comes after having difficulty with a bill they said they didn’t make enough money to pay.

“Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but we just can’t do this on our own anymore. I want to thank everybody who donated towards the Lab for Metzgers. Unfortunately, we did not make enough to pay the bill. We still have an outstanding balance there and we just can’t keep doing this,” the post read.

The shelter said a dog they were headed out to catch would have to go to the SPCA.

The non-profit made local headlines after rescuing a Bull Mastiff named Duke who was left for dead in Clearfield County, prompting the phrase “Just for Duke” to make its rounds on social media.

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They thanked everyone for their support but said they had no choice at this point. They added that their bingo will remain open every Monday.

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