If you're looking to adopt a pet, an East Bay shelter has plenty to choose from.

Contra Costa County Animal Services is scrambling after 41 dogs and cats were dropped off Tuesday.

Smaller dogs had to double up with other canines, and the larger ones were caged in half kennels. The shelter currently is caring for 411 animals.

This week's wet and windy weather could be to blame for the increased intake, as owners might lose track of their pets more easily. "I live in Marin and our fence got blown over," Steve Burdo with Contra Costa County Animal Services told SFGATE.

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Burdo says the animal shelter usually sees the most drop-offs in the winter months, and after a busy week the shelter is approaching capacity level. "Right now we're tight, but not yet busting at the seams," Burdo said.

However, with more winter weather on the way in January, the shelter is concerned it could be a crowded month to come. Their policy is not to euthanize any adoptable animals, so the shelter hopes to increase adoptions to make up for the increased intake.

The shelter scanned all 41 dogs and cats they received Tuesday for microchips. None were identified.

If you're interested in adopting a pet from Contra Costa County Animal Services, check out their website.