The Toledo Humane Society (THS) joins more than 200 shelters in 40 states participating in “Empty the Shelters–Holiday Hope” event.
Bissell Pet Foundation hopes to assist shelter pets across the country this holiday season with the adoption campaign.
Foundation sponsors reduce adoption fees to $25 for adult cats and dogs, six months and older.
THS will be participating through Sunday, December 19, at 827 Illinois Avenue, Maumee. The shelter is open 2 to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m. on the weekends.
Puppies and kittens under six months of age are not included in this event special. THS will still honor their “adopt one, get one free” adoption promotion on kittens throughout the campaign.
Twenty-four hour holds on available animals will not be permitted during this time. Find more details on available animals online at toledo humane.org/adopt.
The “Empty the Shelters” event began in 2016 as an effort to encourage more families to adopt a pet into their home. Nearly 68,000 pets have found adoptive homes through this reduced-fee adoption program.
Since its inception, Bissell Pet Foundation has expanded the campaign reach to organizations in 45 states and Canada, partnering with a total of 443 animal welfare organizations.
“Shelters are overcrowded and in desperate need of support due to slowed adoption rates and increased length of stay for pets,” said Cathy Bissell, founder of Bissell Pet Foundation. “With so many people seeking to add pets to their family around this time of year, our event is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in your community by saving a life and creating space to give another homeless pet a chance.”
“The adoption event is always a fun and engaging way to help the Toledo community find their new furry family member,” said Alexandra Patterson, marketing and events coordinator and former animal care technician at THS.
For more information on adopting or donating to “Empty the Shelters,” visit bissellpetfoundation.org/emp ty-the-shelters or Toledo. Humane.org.