Animal Shelters Nationwide Waive Adoption Fees for Events

Several animal shelters across the U.S. are waiving adoption fees to encourage pet adoptions and alleviate overcrowding. The Everett Animal Shelter is collaborating with Best Friends Animal Society to waive fees for most cats and dogs over six months until the end of March. Similarly, Montgomery County Animal Services is hosting a 'Find Your Lucky Pup' event with waived fees for all dogs from March 14 to March 17. In Pasadena, the Humane Society is waiving fees for large dogs over 40 pounds until March 18, aiming to help these often-overlooked pets find homes. Additionally, the Mercer County Animal Shelter is holding an emergency Empty the Shelter event with all adoption fees covered by the Bissell Pet Foundation to prevent euthanasia as they face capacity issues. These initiatives reflect a growing effort among shelters to promote pet adoption and care amidst seasonal influxes of animals.