There is a major backlog of animals in shelters across the country and the SPCA is hoping a special adoption fee promotion will help.
This weekend 275 shelters across the state, including two in North Texas, are taking part in the special "Adoptapalooza". People who find that special pet will be able to 'draw' to determine how much they will pay in adoption fees. They will range from nothing to $25.
The two shelters taking part are :
Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center
2400 Lone Star Dr
Dallas, TX 75212
Ellis County Animal Care Center
2570 FM 878
Waxahachie, TX 75165
The event takes place May 6th through 8th, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 pm. Get more information here on the "Bissell Empty The Shelters" event.
SPCA of Texas President and CEO Karen Froehlich says
"Right now is a pivotal moment for shelters across the entire country. The disruptions the pandemic caused in staffing has gotten a lot of attention, however, the backlog of animals that occurred in the last two years has caused the crisis we currently find ourselves in.
We know there are people out there who need the love a pet can offer, especially during these trying times. Our pets also need the stability and emotional bonding only a forever home can offer. There’s an unmistakable sense of gratitude that comes from a shelter pet that cannot be found anywhere else. It lifts your spirit each and every day and is one of the fastest ways to improve your quality of life.
We need more help in relieving the pressure on our people and pets. Please volunteer, foster, adopt and give. That is what will lead us out of the current crisis animal welfare organizations are experiencing here in North Texas and nationwide."
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