Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters

Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters

July 27, 2024 – July 28, 2024 | 11:00 am to 7:00 pm

All adoptable pets in our shelter will have their adoption fees waived Saturday and Sunday, July 27, and 28 during Bissell’s National Empty the Shelter Adoption Event!

*A $10 license fee may apply.

View adoptable pets HERE. 

How the Adoption Process Works: 

• Visit https://animalfoundation.com/adopt-a-pet/adoption-search to browse adoptable animals to have an idea of what you are looking for when you arrive. 
• Adoptions take place on a first-come, first-served basis for walk-in traffic, beginning at 11 am each day. Depending on the volume of patrons each day, adoption services may close before 7 PM once our capacity is reached.
• When you arrive, you may browse the adoption area for a pet, or if you have an animal in mind, please note the animal ID# and you’ll be able to speak with an adoption counselor.
• Please note, that patrons sometimes line up before we open to meet a pet, especially during adoption events. 
• We do not place holds on pets.
• Please do not bring your current pets with you to the shelter. We do not allow in-shelter dog-to-dog introductions. The shelter is a strange and stressful place for most pets and does not provide an accurate indication of how the animals will act in a home environment. The most successful dog-to-dog introductions are properly staged outside the shelter environment. We provide step-by-step instructions on how to properly introduce your new pet to resident pet(s).