- Senior for Seniors: Completely waived adoption fee for adopters 55+ if they adopt a dog or cat 6 years or older
- Wags & Whiskers Wednesday: Completely waived adoption fees for all dogs and cats 7 months and older every Wednesday
- Every Day Heroes: 10% off adoption fees for military, first responders and teachers with proof of employment
- Reid Krucky Memorial Fund: Select dogs may have waived adoption fees thanks to the Reid Krucky Memorial Fund. These dogs often have been at the shelter for an extended period of time. Additionally, Reid Krucky recipients also go home with 1 Easy Walk harness, 1 Martingale collar, 1 leash, 1 plush dog toy from our retail store, and 1 engraved ID tag)
- Kyle’s Fund: Select cats may have waived adoption fees thanks to Kyle’s Fund. Kyle’s Fund is dedicated to providing additional support specifically targeted to cats who have been long-stay residents or have special needs by providing extra incentives for the adoption of these cats to ensure they find loving homes. Kyle’s Fund recipients also go home with a bag of food, treats, collar and ID tag, cat carrier, deluxe cat scratcher and enrichment items!
We sometimes hear concerns that reduced-fee or fee-waived adoptions may encourage people to take home pets they can’t afford. However, research and experience show that this is not the case.
Research and published studies have found no difference in long-term pet retention or an owner’s ability to provide necessary veterinary care between adopters who paid full fees and those who adopted through promotions. The cost of adoption is not a reliable measure of someone’s ability to care for a pet over time.
Adoption specials are designed to reduce barriers to pet ownership, highlight long-stay pets and fosters, and create space in our shelter for animals who need immediate care and housing.
Everyone deserves the chance to experience the companionship of a pet. Our goal is to support both pets and people by helping them find each other and stay together.
