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Miami-Dade County Animal Services (Animal Services) joins BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, and Dogtopia for the spring “Empty the Shelters” national adoption event. From May 1 to May 15, BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Spring National “Empty the Shelters” is sponsoring pet adoptions at more than 350 shelters in 45 states. Animal Services will be waiving adoption fees for pets four months and older through May 15. Adopters will be responsible for the $30 tag fee. The adoption fee for puppies is $85 and for kittens is $35. All pets adopted are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
“BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters’ is proven to make a lifesaving difference, and we are thrilled to team up with Dogtopia, who shares our vision to give every pet their best life,” said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “This is a very difficult time for shelters across the country, with increasing owner surrenders due to the housing crisis and inflation as well as slowed adoption rates. With Dogtopia’s partnership, we are hopeful more pets than ever will find homes during this national event.”
Since the 2016 inception of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters,” nearly 140,000 pets at 605 animal welfare organizations in 47 states and Canada have received second chances. An average of 1,000 shelter pets are adopted each day during each quarterly national event. Through this partnership and continued support, the foundation is looking forward to reaching more pets in more shelters and communities during this upcoming event.
Animal Services participated in the “Empty the Shelters” campaign in December of 2022 and 205 pets were adopted. Larger dogs often have a harder time finding homes and spend more time in shelters waiting for loving families. Animal Services encourages the public to open their hearts and homes to medium and large dogs who have so much love to give. By waiving adoption fees for these pets, Animal Services hopes to motivate more people to adopt and give these wonderful pets the forever homes they deserve.
BISSELL Pet Foundation and Animal Services urge families to do their research about the pet they are interested in adopting, as well as adoption requirements. For more information on adopting or donating to “Empty the Shelters,” visit www.bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters as well as www.miamidade.gov/animals
About BISSELL Pet Foundation:
BISSELL Pet Foundation is a charitable 501©(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to help reduce the number of animals in shelters through pet adoption, spay/neuter programs, microchipping, and crisis and disaster response. Founded in 2011 by Cathy Bissell, BPF is an extension of her long-standing love for animals and commitment to their welfare. BPF has since partnered with more than 5,700 shelters and rescues across the U.S. and Canada to help pets find loving homes. The foundation is supported by generous donors and BISSELL Homecare, Inc., where every purchase saves pets. To learn more, visit www.bissellpetfoundation.org.
About Miami-Dade County Animal Services:
Every year Miami-Dade County Animal Services Department (Animal Services) provides care and refuge for 28,000 to 30,000 lost and abandoned dogs and cats. Every day, Animal Services staff works diligently to find life-long homes for these abandoned animals by facilitating onsite adoptions, hosting off-site adoptions at events and locations throughout the community, and working collaboratively with rescue organizations, volunteers and adoption partners.
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