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Clear the Shelters: Waived Fees Spur Pet Adoptions
23 Aug
Summary
- Adoption fees waived for animals aged one and older.
- Nationwide event has helped over a million pets since 2015.
- Kansas Humane Society saw 46 animal adoptions on Friday.
The Kansas Humane Society is concluding its Clear the Shelters event, offering waived adoption fees for pets aged one year and older. This initiative is part of a larger national effort aimed at finding loving homes for animals. Since its launch in 2015, the campaign has been instrumental in rehoming over a million pets and has generated more than $5 million in donations.
On Friday, the humane society experienced a surge in adoptions, with 46 animals finding new families, a substantial increase from the usual 15 to 20. One family, initially seeking a companion for their existing dog, ended up considering the adoption of three animals. The event runs until 5 p.m. on Sunday, encouraging potential adopters to visit and offering fostering as an alternative way to support the shelter's mission.
