With animal shelters across the nation facing an overcrowding crisis, thousands of highly adoptable pets are waiting for their second chances. The Brookhaven Animal Rescue League is proud to partner with BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, for its Fall National “Empty the Shelters.” The event began October 1 and will continue thru October 15. BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $50 or less at more than 345 shelters in 42 states.
BARL is offering $50 adoption fees for dogs and $35 adoption fees for cats (some animals excluded).
Adoption fee includes spay/neuter, vaccinations and microchip.
All interested adopters can see adoptable animals online at barl.net/adopt or visit BARL’s Adoption Center Friday-Sunday, 12:00-3:00 pm or by appointment. Some pets are highlighted on BARL’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
Potential adopters can also visit PetSense in Brookhaven to see some of BARL’s adoptable cats.
"Our nation’s animal shelters are facing an overcrowding crisis unlike anything we have experienced in more than a decade. The devastating increase in owner surrenders and stray intakes has left tens of thousands of socialized, house-trained, and leash-trained pets desperate to find a home," said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. "Our Fall National ‘Empty the Shelters' will support the adoption of thousands of pets across the country, helping shelters in this critical time. Opening your home to a shelter pet saves a life and creates space to give another pet a chance."
Adoption is a lifetime commitment. BISSELL Pet Foundation and BARL 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 barl.net.
