Animals from about two dozen regional shelters and rescue groups wait for their "furever" families at Fort Worth's Mega Adoption Event this weekend. This comes as local shelters experience historic overcrowding.

A long line of animal lovers anxiously awaited to meet adoptable pets on Sunday morning at the Amon G. Carter, Jr. Exhibits Hall. More than 1,000 animals from more than 20 shelters and rescues waited to meet their prospective pet parents. That includes both dogs and puppies, as well as cats and kittens.

The event features animals of all shapes and sizes, as well as purebred pets.

Animals from about two dozen regional shelters and rescue groups wait for their "furever" families at Fort Worth's Mega Adoption Event. CBS News Texas

Several North Texas shelters have had to pause

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