CONROE, Texas -- Dozens of animals are still without homes just days before the Montgomery County Humane Society is set to close its doors, KPRC Local 2 reported Thursday.

"This is really hard," board member Kristi Marimon said. "I think all the board members have shed some tears."

For more than 20 years, the Montgomery County Humane Society has run the animal shelter in Conroe, but that is going to end on Saturday because there's just not enough cash.

"It's very difficult to say we can we can no longer afford to stay here," said Marimon

Marimon said shelter prices have skyrocketed and the economy isn't helping. More people are surrendering their animals because they simply can't afford to keep them.

The Humane Society finally decided to move out. In the last week, it has been desperately trying to find homes for about 150 animals.

"We put out a plea to the public and they've been wonderful. We've had help from individuals, rescue groups," said Marimon.

The rescue groups are a temporary fix. Those groups will be trying to find homes for 80 dogs.

Some animals are finding homes with families who have come to the shelter after hearing the Humane Society is leaving. People are doing what they can to step in and help.

"Makes me happy that at least we can give a little cat a home and do our part," said Nuris Defensor, who adopted a kitten with her family.

The adoptions are now free. The Humane Society is even offering to help new owners with food.

As of Thursday night, it still had about 30 cats and one very cute puppy. Time is almost up to find them homes.

"We are just not going to leave a single animal that belongs to the Humane Society here," said Marimon.

The city of Conroe owns the building, and the interim police chief said it will be taking over the shelter. He said the animal policies are still being worked out, but they will include euthanasia.

"We will euthanize when we have to, but we'll also work to try to adopt," Interim Chief Philip Dupuis said.

That's why the Humane Society doesn't want to leave any animals behind.

Saturday is the last chance people can help. An adoption giveaway will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at 407 Sgt. Ed Holcombe Boulevard. The Humane Society's remaining pets will be there, as well as the 80 dogs temporarily taken in by rescue groups.