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Empty the Shelters™

 

 

Empty Shelters = Lives Saved

Adoption saves two lives – the adopted pet and the one who takes their place in the shelter.

As the nation’s largest funded adoption event, Empty the Shelters helps homeless pets find families by making adoption affordable for prospective pet owners. We do this by supporting participating organizations with reimbursement for each pet adopted.

This lifesaving reduced-fee adoption event is a Win-Win-Win: 

  • Adopters win because BPF pays the adoption fees allowing them to take home a spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped pet who is ready to be loved for $50 or less.
  • Shelters win because the event brings awareness and foot traffic, helping pets get adopted.
  • And, most importantly, every pet wins by finding
    a loving home!

Events are held quarterly. Follow us on social media to see announcements for upcoming events. 

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Empty the Shelters is the nation’s largest funded adoption event.

 

 

Find a Participating Shelter Near You

Our Fall National Empty the Shelters event takes place October 1-15, 2024!

Our nation’s animal shelters are facing an overcrowding crisis unlike anything we have experienced in more than a decade. To help as many pets as possible go from shelter kennels to the couches of loving homes, BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees at a shelter near you. Please use the interactive map to view all participating locations.

Each organization follows its own adoption procedures — contact the shelter you are interested in adopting from before the event to find out their specific requirements, hours, and locations, view adoptable pets, etc.

 

 

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After using the filters to narrow your search, select a pin on the map and click More Info to be directed to the shelter’s website to access their contact information, adoptable pets, hours and locations.

 

 

Shelter Name Location Pets Available Preapproval Deadline Notes
Acadiana Animal Aid Carencro, LA Dogs and Cats
ACCT Philly Philadelphia, PA Dogs and Cats Please fill out an application ahead of time to help make your adoption process smoother!
Al-Van Humane Society South Haven, MI Dogs and Cats
Alaska SPCA Anchorage, AK Dogs and Cats
Alcona Humane Society Lincoln, MI Dogs and Cats 10/14/2024
All Kind Animal Initiative Abilene, TX Dogs and Cats
Alleghany Humane Society Covington, VA Dogs and Cats
Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary Spring Hill, KS Dogs and Cats 9/30/2024
Anderson County Humane Society Palestine, TX Dogs and Cats
Anderson County PAWS Anderson, SC Dogs and Cats
Anderson Humane Society, Inc. Lawrenceburg, KY Dogs and Cats 9/30/2024
Animal Aid For Vermilion Area Scott, LA Dogs and Cats
Animal Ark Rescue, Inc Columbus, GA Dogs Only
Animal Assistance League of Slidell Slidell, LA Dogs and Cats
Animal Care Sanctuary East Smithfield, PA Dogs and Cats
Animal Care Society Louisville, KY Dogs and Cats
Animal Defense League of Texas San Antonio, TX Dogs and Cats
Animal Friends Humane Society Hamilton, OH Dogs and Cats Adopters need an approved application on file before meeting our animals. Applications can submitted before the event to save time!
Animal Friends of the Valleys Wildomar, CA Dogs and Cats
Animal Rescue League Of Berks County Birdsboro, PA Dogs and Cats
Animal Shelter of Clarendon County Manning, SC Dogs and Cats 10/11/2024
Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County Warsaw, IN Dogs and Cats APROVED APPLICTION NOT FIRST COME
Animalkind Inc Hudson, NY Dogs and Cats
Antioch Animal Services Antioch, CA Dogs and Cats
Ardmore Animal Care, Inc. Ardmore, OK Dogs and Cats
Arizona Animal Welfare League Phoenix, AZ Dogs and Cats
Arizona Humane Society Phoenix, AZ Dogs and Cats
Ark Animal Rescue and Adoption, Inc. Howe, IN Dogs and Cats
Athens-Clarke County Animal Services Athens, GA Dogs and Cats
Auburn Valley Humane Society Auburn, WA Dogs and Cats
Bartholomew County Humane Society Columbus, IN Dogs and Cats
Bastrop County Animal Services bastrop, TX Dogs and Cats
Bay County Animal Services & Adoption Center Bay City, MI Dogs and Cats 10/1/2024 You will be able to fill out an application the day you come in too.
Bayou Animal Services Dickinson, TX Dogs and Cats
Beaumont Pets Alive Winnie, TX Dogs and Cats
Because You Care, Inc. McKean, PA Dogs and Cats 9/27/2024
Benton County Animal Shelter Camden, TN Dogs and Cats
Berkeley Animal Care Services Berkeley, CA Dogs and Cats
Berkeley Animal Center Moncks Corner, SC Dogs and Cats
Berrien County Animal Control Benton Harbor, MI Dogs and Cats Dog adoptions will require meet and greet with other dogs within the same home
Better Together Animal Alliance Ponderay, ID Dogs and Cats
Big Lake Humane Society Muskegon, MI Dogs and Cats 10/11/2024
Bitter Root Humane Association HAMILTON, MT Dogs and Cats
Blue Mountain Humane Society Walla Walla, WA Dogs and Cats
Blue Water Area Humane Society (St Clair County Humane Society) Clyde, MI Dogs and Cats 10/12/2024
Boone Area Humane Society Boone, IA Dogs and Cats
Bowling Green/Warren County Humane Society Bowling Green, KY Dogs and Cats
Breckinridge County Animal Shelter hardinsburg, KY Dogs and Cats
Brookhaven Animal Rescue League Brookhaven, MS Dogs and Cats
Broward County Animal Care Ft. Lauderdale, FL Dogs and Cats
Brownsville Animal Regulation & Care Center Brownsville, TX Dogs and Cats
Cabot Animal Support Services Cabot, AR Dogs and Cats
Cache Humane Society Logan, UT Dogs and Cats
Caddo Parish Animal Services and Mosquito Control Shreveport, LA Dogs and Cats
CARE Humane Society (Lee County Humane Society) Auburn, AL Dogs and Cats Adopter must fill out application prior to making an appointment. Appointments can be made by calling the shelter or emailing.
CARE STL St. Louis, MO Dogs and Cats
Carthage Humane Society Carthage, MO Dogs and Cats 10/1/2024
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control Charlotte, NC Dogs and Cats
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Charlottesvle, VA Dogs and Cats
Chatham Sheriff Animal Resource Center Pittsboro, NC Dogs and Cats
Cheatham County Animal Control Pegram, TN Dogs and Cats
Cheboygan County Humane Society Cheboygan, MI Dogs and Cats 10/1/2024
Chesapeake Humane Society Chesapeake, VA Dogs and Cats
Cheyenne Animal Shelter Cheyenne, WY Dogs and Cats Dog meets maybe required for some dogs
Chino Valley Animal Shelter Chino Valley, AZ Dogs and Cats
Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society Cincinnati, OH Dogs and Cats $15 adoptions on all animals six months of age and older, October 1-15. Foster to Adopt program included!
Citrus County Animal Services Inverness, FL Dogs and Cats Rural King event will be October 12, 2024 10am - 1pm
City of Cibolo Animal Services Cibolo, TX, TX Dogs and Cats
City of Gillette Animal Shelter Gillette, WY Dogs and Cats
City of Great Falls Animal Shelter Great Falls, MT Dogs and Cats
City of Houston- BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions houston, TX Dogs and Cats
City of Independence Animal Services Independence, MO Dogs and Cats
City Of San Antonio Animal Care Services SAN ANTONIO, TX Dogs and Cats
City of Sand Springs Animal Welfare Sand Springs, OK Dogs and Cats
City of Sparta Animal Shelter Sparta, GA Dogs Only
Clare County Animal Shelter Harrison, MI Dogs and Cats
Clark County Animal Shelter Winchester, KY Dogs and Cats
Colony Cats (& Dogs) Columbus, OH Cats Only 10/12/2024
Companion Animal Alliance Baton Rouge, LA Dogs and Cats
Contra Costa County Animal Services Martinez, CA Dogs and Cats
Copper Country Humane Society Houghton, MI Dogs and Cats 9/30/2024 Applications take 24-48 hours to be approved
Coulee Region Humane Society Onalaska, WI Dogs and Cats
Creature Comforts Clarke County Quitman, MS Dogs and Cats
Cumberland County Animal Services Fayetteville, NC Dogs and Cats
Dallas Animal Services / City of Dallas Dallas, TX Dogs and Cats
Daviess County Animal Shelter Owensboro, KY Dogs and Cats
Delta Animal Shelter Escanaba, MI Dogs and Cats 9/24/2024 No appointment is necessary to view our cats. An approved application and appointment is needed to meet our dogs.
Des Moines County Humane Society Burlington, IA Dogs and Cats Help us help them!
DFW Humane Society of Irving, Inc. Irving , TX Dogs and Cats
Do Only Good Animal Rescue Rochester Hls, MI Dogs Only 10/1/2024
Doniphan County Pet Rescue, LLC Bendena, KS Dogs and Cats
Dorchester PAWS (Formerly SPCA) Summerville, SC Dogs and Cats
Dubois County Humane Society Jasper, IN Dogs and Cats
Dubuque Regional Humane Society Dubuque, IA Dogs and Cats
El Paso Animal Services El Paso, TX Dogs and Cats
Escambia County Animal Welfare Pensacola, FL Dogs and Cats
Fairfax County Department of Animal Sheltering FAIRFAX, VA Dogs and Cats
Faithful Friends Inc. (Faithful Friends Animal Society) Wilmington, DE Dogs and Cats
Farmington Regional Animal Shelter Farmington, NM Dogs and Cats
FieldHaven Feline Center Lincoln, CA Cats Only
Fix West Texas Midland, TX Dogs and Cats
Flagler Humane Society Palm Coast, FL Dogs and Cats
Florence Lauderdale Animal Services Florence, AL Dogs and Cats 10/1/2024
Forest County Humane Society Crandon, WI Dogs and Cats 9/27/2024 You can apply anytime but You just have to be approved to take an animal home.
Forgotten Dog League of Amarillo Amarillo, TX Dogs Only
Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control Fort Wayne, IN Dogs and Cats
Fort Worth Animal Care & Control Fort Worth, TX Dogs and Cats
Franklin County Humane Society of Missouri Union, MO Dogs and Cats
Franklin County Humane Society, dba Animal Harbor Winchester, TN Dogs and Cats 10/15/2024
Friends For Animals of Metro Detroit Dearborn, MI Dogs and Cats
Friends of Butler County Animal Inc Morgantown, KY Dogs and Cats
Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control Chicago, IL Dogs and Cats
Friends of CountyPets Houston, TX Dogs and Cats must have Identification
Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control Detroit, MI Dogs and Cats
Friends of Oakland Animal Services OAKLAND, CA Dogs and Cats
Friends of Pima Animal Care Center Tucson, AZ Dogs and Cats
Friends Of The Alameda Animal Shelter Alameda, CA Dogs and Cats
Friends of the Animal Shelter (SC) Aiken, SC Dogs and Cats
Fulton County Animal Center Rochester, IN Dogs and Cats
Furkids, Inc. Cumming, GA Dogs and Cats
Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement Gastonia, NC Dogs and Cats
Gateway Pet Guardians East St. Louis, IL Dogs and Cats
Genesee County Animal Control Flint, MI Dogs and Cats
Good Shepherd Humane Society, Inc. Eureka Springs, AR Dogs and Cats
Gratiot Animals In Need (G.A.I.N) (GAIN) Ithaca, MI Cats Only
Greater Birmingham Humane Society Birmingham, AL Dogs and Cats
Greater Hillsdale Humane Society Osseo, MI Dogs and Cats 7/8/2024 We do not require pre-approval, but it is recommended to speed up the process on adoption day.
Green County Humane Society Monroe, WI Dogs and Cats
Greenbrier County Humane Society Inc. Lewisburg, WV Dogs and Cats
Greene County Humane Society Linton, IN Dogs and Cats
Greensburg Decatur County Animal Shelter Greensburg, IN Dogs and Cats
Greenville County Animal Care Greenville, SC Dogs and Cats
Guardians of Florida Animal Rescue, Inc Fort Myers, FL Dogs and Cats Please complete an application at www.gofar.dog for pre-approval and to be contacted for an appointment,
Guilford County Animal Services Greensboro, NC Dogs and Cats
Gulf Coast Humane Society (FL) Fort Myers, FL Dogs and Cats
Gulf Coast Humane Society (TX) Corp Christi, TX Dogs and Cats
Halifax Humane Society Inc Daytona Beach, FL Dogs and Cats
Hall County Animal Shelter Gainesville, GA Dogs and Cats
Harbor Humane Society West Olive, MI Dogs and Cats
Haven Humane Society Redding, CA Dogs and Cats
Hawaii Island Humane Society Holualoa, HI Dogs and Cats
Hawaiian Humane Society Honolulu, HI Dogs and Cats
Hayward Animal Services Hayward, CA Dogs and Cats
Heart of Louisiana Humane Society Winnfield, LA Dogs and Cats
Heartland Animal Shelter Wheeling, IL Dogs and Cats
Heber Valley Animal Services Heber, UT Dogs and Cats
Helping Hands Humane Society, Inc. Topeka, KS Dogs and Cats
Helping Strays Of Monroe County Columbia, IL Dogs and Cats
Hill Country Humane Society Buchanan Dam, TX Dogs and Cats
Hill Country Humane Society Buchanan Dam, TX Dogs and Cats
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue Fairfax Sta, VA Dogs and Cats
Houston Humane Society Houston, TX Dogs and Cats
Humane Animal Rescue Pittsburgh, PA Dogs and Cats HARP is committed to ensuring every adoption is a lasting, loving, perfect match.
Humane Animal Treatment Society Mt. Pleasant, MI Dogs and Cats
Humane Educational Society Chattanooga, TN Dogs and Cats
Humane Rescue Alliance Washington, DC Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake Tool, TX Dogs and Cats
Humane Society Of Central Arizona Payson, AZ Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of Clark County Arkadelphia, AR Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of Dickson County Dickson, TN Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of El Paso El Paso, TX Dogs Only
Humane Society of Elkhart County Bristol, IN Dogs and Cats HSEC is first-come, first-adopt. No holds are to be placed. For any questions, please call us at 574-475-4732.
Humane Society Of Greater Jupiter Tequesta Inc. (Furry Friends Adoption & Clinic) Jupiter, FL Dogs and Cats
Humane Society Of Hall County (Humane Society of Northeast Georgia) Gainesville, GA Dogs and Cats
Humane Society Of Hall County (Humane Society of Northeast Georgia) Gainesville, GA Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of Harris County Hamilton, GA Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of Harrison County Marshall, TX Dogs and Cats 10/1/2024 Refundable deposit on unaltered pets required
Humane Society Of Henderson County Henderson, KY Dogs and Cats 10/14/2024
Humane Society of Imperial County El Centro, CA Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of Marion County Ocala, FL Dogs and Cats
Humane Society Of Midland County MIDLAND, MI Dogs and Cats Although preapproval is not required, it is suggested
Humane Society Of New Braunfels Area New Braunfels, TX Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of North Central Florida Gainesville, FL Dogs and Cats Adoption Pre-Approval Highly Recommended
Humane Society Of North Myrtle Beach North Myrtle Beach, SC Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of Northeast Iowa Decorah, IA Dogs and Cats 10/1/2024 For a smoother adoption process, please complete your Adoption Application by October 1st. Thank you!
Humane Society Of Pinellas Clearwater, FL Dogs and Cats
Humane Society Of Polk County, Inc. Crookston, MN Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of Pulaski County Little Rock, AR Dogs and Cats
Humane Society Of Sarasota County Inc. Sarasota, FL Dogs and Cats
Humane Society Of Schuyler County Montour Falls, NY Dogs and Cats
Humane Society Of Scott County Davenport, IA Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of Sedona Sedona, AZ Dogs and Cats Please call 928-282-4679 to make an appointment to see the animals
Humane Society of South Mississippi Gulfport, MS Dogs and Cats
Humane Society Of Southern Wisconsin Janesville, WI Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of Southwest Missouri Springfield, MO Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of St. Joseph County Mishawaka, IN Dogs and Cats 10/13/2024 Apply to adopt at least three business days prior to when you plan on meeting shelter pets.
Humane Society Of St. Lucie County Port St. Lucie, FL Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of the Ohio Valley Marietta, OH Dogs and Cats Adopter's Welcome! Please come see us!
Humane Society of The Treasure Coast Palm City, FL Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of Tulsa Tulsa, OK Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of Warren County Front Royal, VA Dogs and Cats Visit our website to get a head start on the adoption process by filling out an application now!
Humane Society of West Michigan Walker, MI Dogs and Cats
Humane Society of Whitley County Columbia City, IN Dogs and Cats
Humane Society Of Yates County Penn Yan, NY Dogs and Cats 9/30/2024 We do not do same day dog adoptions
Humane Society Of Yuma, Inc. Yuma, AZ Dogs and Cats
Huntington County Humane Society Huntington, IN Dogs and Cats
Huron Humane Society Inc, Alpena Alpena, MI Dogs and Cats
Hutchinson Animal Shelter Hutchinson, KS Dogs and Cats
Independent Cat Society Westville, IN Cats Only 10/6/2024
Indianapolis Animal Care Services Indianapolis, IN Dogs and Cats
IndyHumane (Humane Society Of Indianapolis) Indianapolis, IN Dogs and Cats
Ingham County Animal Control & Shelter Mason, MI Dogs and Cats
Ionia County Animal Shelter Ionia, MI Dogs and Cats
Jackson County Animal Shelter jackson, MI Dogs and Cats
Jacksonville Humane Society Jacksonville, FL Dogs and Cats
Jonesboro Animal Control Jonesboro, AR Dogs Only
Joplin Humane Society Inc Joplin, MO Dogs and Cats
Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association Charleston, WV Dogs and Cats
Kat Noyes Humane Society dba Companion Animal Rescue & Education CARE Jefferson Cty, TN Dogs and Cats
Kat Vet Spay Neuter & Rescue Ponchatoula, LA Dogs and Cats Open for events or by appointment only.
Kauai Humane Society Lihue, HI Dogs and Cats
Kent County Animal Shelter Grand Rapids, MI Dogs and Cats
Kenton County Animal Services Covington, KY Dogs and Cats
Kentucky Humane Society Louisville, KY Dogs and Cats
Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter (City of Lufkin Animal Services) Lufkin, TX Dogs and Cats
Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center Lafayette, LA Dogs and Cats
Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter Thibodaux, LA 70301, LA Dogs and Cats
Laurel Animal Rescue League Laurel, MS Dogs and Cats
Lawrence County Humane Society Louisa, KY Dogs and Cats Adoption application may be found at this link https://forms.gle/EorXARSG8RrNKTi59
League City Animal Care League City, TX Dogs and Cats
Lee County Domestic Animal Services Fort Myers, FL Dogs and Cats
Leitchfield Animal Shelter Leitchfield, KY Dogs and Cats
Lemhi County Humane Society Salmon, ID Dogs and Cats
Lenawee Humane Society Adrian, MI Dogs and Cats
Lexington Humane Society Lexington, KY Dogs and Cats
Lincoln County Animal Services Lincolnton, NC Dogs and Cats
Lincoln County Animal Shelter (KY) Standford, KY Dogs and Cats
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society Harbor Springs, MI Dogs and Cats
Livingston County Animal Control and Shelter Howell, MI Dogs and Cats All members of the family must be present.
Lodi Animal Services Lodi, CA Dogs and Cats
Logan County Humane Society (KY) Russellville, KY Dogs and Cats
Louie's Legacy Animal Rescue Cincinnati, OH Dogs and Cats
Louisville Metro Animal Services Louisville, KY Dogs and Cats
Lynchburg Humane Society Lynchburg, VA Dogs and Cats
Macomb County Animal Control Clinton Twp, MI Dogs and Cats
Macomb County Humane Society DBA Humane Society of Macomb Shelby Twp, MI Dogs and Cats 10/15/2024
Maricopa County Animal Care and Control Phoenix, AZ Dogs Only
Marion Area Humane Society Marion, OH Dogs and Cats
Massachusetts Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Jamaica Plain, MA Dogs Only
Maui Humane Society Puunene, HI Dogs and Cats
Maury County Animal Services Columbia, TN Dogs and Cats
McCracken County Humane Society Paducah, KY Dogs and Cats
McKamey Animal Center Chattanooga, TN Dogs and Cats
Memphis Animal Services Memphis, TN Dogs and Cats
Mercer County Animal Shelter Princeton, WV Dogs and Cats
Metro East Humane Society Edwardsville, IL Dogs and Cats
Miami-Dade County Animal Services Doral, FL Dogs and Cats
Michigan Anti-Cruelty Society Detroit, MI Dogs and Cats See our facebook or contact us at 313-891-1088 for location information for a specific animal found on our Web site.
Midland Humane Coalition Midland, TX Dogs and Cats
Midlands Humane Society Council Blfs, IA Dogs and Cats
Misfit Felines Inc Stoughton, WI Cats Only 10/1/2024
Montcalm County Animal Control Stanton, MI Dogs and Cats
Montgomery County Animal Services Conroe, TX Dogs and Cats
Morris Animal Refuge Philadelphia, PA Dogs and Cats
New Albany Floyd County Animal Shelter New Albany, IN Dogs and Cats
NewLife Rescue & Adoption Mt Vernon, IN Dogs and Cats 10/5/2024
Noahs Ark C A R E SPCA - Humane Society Gainesville, TX Dogs and Cats
Northeast Arkansas Humane Society Jonesboro, AR Dogs and Cats 10/15/2024
Northeast Missouri Humane Society Hannibal, MO Dogs and Cats
Northshore Humane Society Covington, LA Dogs and Cats
Northwoods Animal Shelter Inc Iron River, MI Dogs and Cats
Nye County Animal Shelter Pahrump, NV Dogs and Cats
Oakland County Animal Control and Pet Adoption Center Pontiac, MI Dogs and Cats
Olga & Dorothea dessin society for animals Honesdale, PA Dogs and Cats 9/16/2024
Onslow County Animal Services Jacksonville, NC Dogs and Cats
Orange County Animal Services Chapel Hill, NC Dogs and Cats
Orange County Humane Society Inc. Paoli, IN Dogs and Cats
Orphans of the Storm Deerfield, IL Dogs and Cats
Ouachita Parish Animal Shelter West Monroe, LA Dogs and Cats
Outer Banks SPCA Manteo, NC Dogs and Cats
Oxford Animal Resource Center Oxford, MS Dogs and Cats
P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center Rockport, ME Dogs and Cats Adopters will need an approved application in order to adopt through us.
Paris Animal Welfare Society Inc. Paris, KY Dogs and Cats
Partners For Pets Humane Society St Jacob, IL Dogs and Cats
PAWS & More Washington, IA Dogs and Cats
Paws and Claws Pet Shelter Huntsville, AR Dogs and Cats
PAWS Atlanta Decatur, GA Dogs and Cats
Paws Humane Society Columbus, GA Dogs and Cats
PAWS Of Dearborn County Humane Center Lawrenceburg, IN Dogs and Cats
Paws4ever Mebane, NC Dogs and Cats
Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League West Palm Beach, FL Dogs and Cats
Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter Newport News, VA Dogs and Cats Kittens and Pocket Pets are not included in this promotion
Peoria County Animal Protection Services Peoria, IL Dogs and Cats
Pet Helpers Charleston, SC Dogs and Cats
Pets & People Humane Society Inc Yukon, OK Dogs and Cats 10/15/2024
Piedmont Pound Paws, Inc. Piedmont, MO Cats Only
Pinal County Animal Care and Control Casa Grande, AZ Dogs and Cats
Pioneer Humane Society (Pendleton) PENDLETON, OR Dogs and Cats
Pittsylvania Pet Center Chatham, VA Dogs and Cats
Pointe Coupee Parish Animal Services New Roads, LA Dogs and Cats
Polk County Bully Project Lakeland, FL Dogs and Cats
Quincy Humane Society Quincy, IL Dogs and Cats 9/28/2024
Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection Roanoke, VA Dogs and Cats Dog meet and greets require that all dogs in the home and all family members must be present.
Rescue Alliance Gonzales, LA Cats Only
Rescue Pets of Florida Wesley Chapel, FL Dogs and Cats Cats/ kittens 7 days a week, Dogs/puppies on weekend. Check facebook for who is available and at which location.
River Valley Humane Society (Needy Paws Animal Shelter) Clarksville, AR Dogs and Cats
Rockingham County Animal Shelter Reidsville, NC Dogs and Cats
Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA Rockingham, VA Dogs and Cats
Rogers Animal Services ROGERS, AR Dogs and Cats
Rosenberg Animal Control & Shelter Rosenberg, TX Dogs and Cats
Rutherford County Paws Murfreesboro, TN Dogs and Cats
Sacramento County Animal Care Services Sacramento, CA Dogs and Cats
Saginaw County Animal Care & Control Saginaw, MI Dogs and Cats
San Antonio Humane Society San Antonio, TX Dogs and Cats
San Antonio Pets Alive! San Antonio, TX Dogs and Cats
San Diego Humane Society & SPCA San Diego, CA Dogs and Cats
Sanilac County Humane Society carsonville, MI Dogs and Cats
Santa Fe Animal Shelter Inc Santa Fe, NM Dogs and Cats
Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center Santa Paula, CA Dogs and Cats
Santa Rosa County Animal Services Milton, FL Dogs and Cats
Scott County Humane Society Georgetown, KY Dogs and Cats It is recommended that you make an appointment to visit Central Purrk Cat Cafe: https://www.centralpurrkcafe.com/
Second Chance Humane Society Ridgway, CO Dogs and Cats
Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue Sheridan, WY Cats Only
Shelter from the Storm Madison, WI Dogs and Cats 10/1/2024
Simply Cats Adoption Center Boise, ID Cats Only Schedule an appointment by filling out the "Meet Your Match survey", followed by the "Become a Potential Adopter" form!
Sioux Falls Area Humane Society Sioux Falls, SD Dogs and Cats
Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation Alcoa, TN Dogs and Cats
Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Of Pittyslvania (SPCA Of Pittyslvania) Chatham, VA Dogs and Cats If you apply on site, please have vet records and landlord approval (if applicable) with you for faster approval.
South Bend Animal Resource Center South Bend, IN Dogs and Cats
South Suburban Humane Society Matteson, IL Dogs and Cats
Southeast Missouri Pets (Semo Pets) Cape Girardeau, MO Dogs and Cats
Southern Pines Animal Shelter Hattiesburg, MS Dogs and Cats
SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare Aiken, SC Dogs and Cats
SPCA of Brazoria County Lake Jackson, TX Dogs and Cats
SPCA Of Brevard Titusville, FL Dogs and Cats
SPCA Of Hancock County Trenton, ME Dogs and Cats 9/30/2024
SPCA Of Texas Dallas, TX Dogs and Cats
spcaLA Los Angeles, CA Dogs and Cats
Special Pals Incorporated Houston, TX Dogs and Cats
St Charles Parish Animal Shelter Luling, LA Dogs and Cats
St Clair County Animal Adoption Center Belleville, IL Dogs and Cats
St Clair County Animal Control Port Huron, MI Dogs and Cats
St Francis Animal Sanctuary Tylertown, MS Dogs and Cats Adoptions in Mandeville, LA are during open hours, adoptons in Tylertown, MS are by appointment only
St Landry Parish Animal Control Opelousas, LA Dogs Only
St. Francis Animal Shelter Buffalo, WY Dogs and Cats
Stanly County Animal Protective Services Albemarle, NC Dogs and Cats
Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter Oskaloosa, IA Dogs and Cats
Suncoast Humane Society Englewood, FL Dogs and Cats
Ten Lives Club Cat Rescue and Adoption Blasdell, NY Cats Only
The Animal Foundation Las Vegas, NV Dogs and Cats
The Animal Protective Association of Missouri Saint Louis, MO Dogs and Cats
The Anti-Cruelty Society Chicago, IL Dogs and Cats
The Enid Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Enid, OK Dogs and Cats
The Fayette Regional Humane Society Washington Ch, OH Dogs and Cats
Toledo Animal Rescue Toledo, OH Dogs and Cats
Town Cats of Morgan Hill Morgan Hill, CA Cats Only
Tri County Humane Society Boca Raton, FL Dogs and Cats All adopters are still required to fill out an application and must be approved prior to adopting!
Tulare County Animal Services Visalia, CA Dogs and Cats Cats and kittens will also be available at PetSmart in Visalia for adoption.
Tupelo Lee Humane Society Tupelo, MS Dogs and Cats
Tuttle Animal Shelter tuttle, OK Dogs and Cats
Ulster County SPCA Kingston, NY Dogs and Cats
Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab Moab, UT Dogs Only
Universal City Animal Care and Control Universal City, TX Dogs and Cats
Vermilion County Department of Animal Regulation and Shelter Danville, IL Dogs and Cats 9/27/2024
Wabash County Animal Shelter Wabash, IN Dogs and Cats
Washington County SPCA Bartlesville, OK Dogs and Cats
West Feliciana Animal Humane Society St. Francisville, LA Dogs and Cats
West Michigan SPCA Dba Faithful To Felines Muskegon, MI Cats Only
West Valley City Animal Shelter West Valley City, UT Dogs and Cats
West Valley City Animal Shelter West Valley City, UT Dogs and Cats
White River Humane Society Bedford, IN Dogs and Cats 10/14/2024
Wilson County Cats Floresville, TX Cats Only
Winnebago County Animal Services Rockford, IL Dogs and Cats 10/15/2024
Winnie Berry Humane Society of Angelina County Lufkin, TX Dogs and Cats
Young-Williams Animal Center Of East Tennessee Knoxville, TN Dogs and Cats
YOUR Humane Society SPCA Lake Panasoffkee, FL Dogs and Cats
Yucaipa Animal Placement Society Yucaipa, CA Dogs and Cats 10/1/2024 All household family members, including dogs must be present at adoption meeting

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