FISHERS, Ind. — The Humane Society for Hamilton County will be taking part in the annual Clear the Shelters adoption event this weekend.
The event will be on Saturday, Aug. 24 from noon-5 p.m.
Event officials said the shelter has over 600 animals in their care who need rescuing.
Adoptions will be $10 (some exclusions apply) in celebration of Clear the Shelters' 10th anniversary.
“There is a lot at stake on Aug. 24. In addition to our shelter operating over capacity for nearly two years, our length of stay has skyrocketed, and every day these animals wait is a day too long,” said Lily Darling, community engagement manager for HSHC.
All adoptions include a free one-month supply of preventatives, spay/neuter, microchip, one round of age-appropriate vaccinations/deworming, a wellness exam at a participating veterinarian and a starter bag of food.
In addition, the first 50 attendees will receive a free goodie bag.
If you are interested in adoption, you can fill out an application in advance here.
Officials noted that everyone in the household must meet with the animal, and you must bring a government-issued ID.
“Just because we don’t give up on these animals, doesn’t mean they don’t give up on themselves. We urgently need the community to step up and give these deserving pets loving homes," Darling said. "Time is running out, and they can’t afford to wait any longer.”
(NOTE: The video at the top of this story is from a previous report on the Pets of the Week for Aug. 17, 2024.)