article_snippet.sent: States such as California, Georgia and South Carolina typically have too many dogs in shelters, while places such as Washington, Oregon, New York, New Jersey and Florida need more pets to satisfy demand.
article_snippet.sent: In Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, retirees want smaller dogs, which are easier to take care of but a tough find in the area with the high demand.
article_snippet.sent: So, the Kootenai Humane Society orders a planeload of dogs under 16 pounds every month, or more than 1,000 animals in the last 16 months, executive director Debbie Jeffrey said.
article_snippet.sent: Packing 250 dogs from San Bernardino, 150 from Bakersfield and smaller numbers from other locations in: Kootenai Humane Society orders a planeload of dogs under 16 pounds every month, or more than 1,000 animals in the last 16 months .