Here is a Texas-sized problem that’s only getting bigger as we enter the new year. Big dogs are left to languish in animal shelters across the state, explained Kerry McKeel with Best Friends Animal Society.

Best Friends Animal Society Senior Program Manager Kerry McKeel shares what their organization and others can do to help. KPRC 2's Lisa Hernandez helped kick off the "Texas Big Dog" campaign on Oct. 1 with a virtual adoption event. “People think that they need to have a big yard or a big space for a big dog, and that’s just simply not the case,” said McKeel. “We foster big dogs, and most of the big dogs we bring into our home are actually much more gentle and quiet than the small dogs that we have." For a full list of participating shelters or to connect with Kerry McKeel visit the Best Friends Animal Society website.