An animal shelter in Pennsylvania is empty for the first time in nearly 50 years: 'It is a true miracle'

• The Adams County SPCA in Pennsylvania said its dog kennels were empty after being almost full.
• In a Facebook post, the animal shelter said it was a "true miracle" that the kennels were empty.
• Shelters have been contending with more pets coming in, and falling adoptions.

It was two days before Christmas, and not a creature was stirring at the Adams County SPCA in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

For the first time in 47 years, the animal shelter's dog kennels were empty. In fact, there was just one resident: A stray cat who had recently arrived.