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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 $70 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.
Empty the Shelters Impact Since 2016
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Empty the Shelters is the nation’s largest funded adoption event.
How it Works
Shelters in 49 States and Canada
Hundreds of BPF shelter partners across the country participate to connect homeless pets with families.
Pet Adoptions at a Reduced Fee
Thanks to BPF, adopters pay no more than $70 to adopt their new best friend who comes home spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
More Pets Find Loving Homes
Affordable adoption fees allow more pets to find homes opening lifesaving kennel space to allow shelters to save more lives.
Find a Participating Shelter Near You
Our Empty the Shelters® National Adoption Event takes place May 1–15!
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.
Filter Shelters
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Second Chance Animal Shelter | Manning, SC | Dogs and Cats | 5/13/2025 | |
| Acadiana animal aid | Carencro, LA | Dogs and Cats | Walk-ins are accepted Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm with Saturday availability varying based on off-site events (please visit our website or facebook page to view upcoming event locations/dates/times). To schedule an appointment ahead of time or for any of our pets in foster care, please fill out an adoption form at acadianaanimalaid.org/adopt. | |
| 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 | 5/14/2025 | |
| All Kind Animal Initiative | ABILENE, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Always and Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary | Spring Hill, KS | Dogs and Cats | 5/5/2025 | |
| Anderson County Humane Society | PALESTINE, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Anderson County PAWS | Anderson, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| 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 & Control, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, City of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Care and Control Team | PHILADELPHIA, PA | Dogs and Cats | Please fill out an application ahead of time to help make your adoption process smoother! | |
| Animal Care Fund | Milan, PA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Defense League of Texas | San Antonio, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Friends | Pittsburgh, PA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Friends Humane Society | Hamilton, OH | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Friends of the Valleys | Wildomar, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Protection Society of Caswell County | Yanceyville, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Protection Society of Durham | Durham, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Protective Association of Missouri | Brentwood, MO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Rescue League of Berks County | Birdsboro, PA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County | Pierceton, IN | Dogs and Cats | Cats and Kittens are available at the Cat house located on the same campus at the Animal Welfare League. No appointment needed for the ETS event. Hours Tuesday -Friday 11:30-5 Saturday 11:30 - 4 | |
| Anti-Cruelty | Chicago, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Apollo Support and Rescue | Justin, TX | Dogs and Cats | 5/15/2025 | Cats are located in foster homes Dogs with an * on Petfinder are at our facility in Justin Dogs without an * are located in foster homes Appointments for meeting dogs at facility are highly encouraged |
| 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 | LaGrange, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Asheville Humane Society | Asheville, NC | Dogs and Cats | Event will be held May 6th - May 10th, 2025 | |
| Ashtabula County Animal Protective League | Ashtabula, OH | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Athens-Clarke County Animal Services | Athens, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Auburn Valley Humane Society | Auburn, WA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) | Baltimore, MD | Dogs and Cats | BARCS is open on M-F from 2-6 p.m. and on weekends from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | |
| BARC Animal Shelter | Houston, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Bartholomew County Humane Society | Columbus, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Bastrop County Animal Shelter | Bastrop, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Beaumont Pets Alive | Winnie, TX | Dogs and Cats | Cats and kittens available at all PetSmart locations, based upon availability. Dogs/puppies available at the Winnie location and will be at the PetSmart locations various days/times during the event. Please watch our Facebook page for more info closer the the event | |
| Because You Care, Inc. | McKean, PA | Cats Only | 4/29/2025 | |
| Benton County Animal Shelter | Camden, TN | Dogs Only | ||
| Berkeley Animal Care Services | Berkeley, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Berkeley Animal Center | Moncks Corner, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Big Lake Humane Society | Muskegon, MI | Dogs and Cats | 5/14/2025 | |
| Bitter Root Humane Association | Hamilton, MT | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Blue Mountain Humane Society | Walla Walla, WA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| 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 | ||
| BrightSide Animal Center | Redmond, OR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Brookhaven Animal Rescue League | Brookhaven, MS | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Broome County Dog Shelter | Binghamton, NY | Dogs Only | ||
| Broome County Humane Society | Binghamton, NY | Dogs and Cats | 4/29/2025 | |
| Broward County Animal Care | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Brownsville Animal Care and Regulation Center | Olmito, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Butler County Humane Society | Renfrew, PA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Cabot Animal Support Services | Cabot, AR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| CADDO PARISH | Shreveport, LA | Dogs and Cats | Dogs/Cats available 11-2 p.m. on event day. | |
| Care Humane Society | Auburn, AL | Dogs and Cats | Please fill out an application and make an appointment to expedite your adoption process | |
| Caroline County Humane Society | Ridgely, MD | Dogs and Cats | 4/28/2025 | |
| Carthage Humane Society | Carthage, MO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Castaways Pet Rescue | Darien, GA | Dogs and Cats | 5/3/2025 | |
| CATNIP Foundation dba Big Sky CARES | Folsom, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Central Missouri Humane Society | Columbia, MO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Charlottesville Albemarle SPCA | Charlottesville, 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 | An Adoption Questionnaire is required prior to meeting any animals at our facility. | |
| Cheyenne Animal Shelter | Cheyenne, WY | Dogs and Cats | Dog meets maybe required for some animals. Please bring all current family members and animals in at time of visit. | |
| Chino Valley Animal Shelter | Chino Valley, AZ | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Cincinnati Animal CARE | CINCINNATI, OH | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Circle of Friends Animal Shelter | Grand Forks, ND | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Citrus County Animal Services | Inverness, FL | Dogs and Cats | We will be at Rural King May, 10, 2025 10am -1pm | |
| City of Burlington Animal Services | Burlington, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| City of Cibolo Animal Services | Cibolo, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| City of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, 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 LaGrange Animal Shelter | LaGrange, GA | Dogs and Cats | 4/30/2025 | |
| City of Lodi Animal Services | Lodi, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| City of Sparta Animal Shelter | Sparta, GA | Dogs Only | ||
| Clark County Animal Shelter | Winchester, KY | Dogs and Cats | Adopters must schedule an appointment to view adoptable animals. | |
| Clay County Animal Care and Control | Green Cove Springs, FL | Dogs and Cats | Dogs are only available at CCAS location. | |
| Collin County | McKinney, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Colony Cats | Dublin, OH | Cats Only | 5/12/2025 | |
| Community Humane Shelter of Steuben | Angola, IN | Dogs and Cats | 4/28/2025 | |
| Companion Animal Alliance | BATON ROUGE, LA | Dogs and Cats | Only available spayed/neutered pets qualify for waived adoption fees. Any unaltered available pets will qualify for pre-adoption at our standard adoption fee rates. All cats and dogs will be spayed/neutered before their adoption is finalized. | |
| Contra Costa County Animal Services Department | Martinez, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Cowley County Humane Society | Winfield, KS | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Cumberland County Animal Services | Fayetteville, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Cuyahoga County Animal Shelter | Cleveland, OH | Dogs Only | adopters must be 18 years of age or older with a valid government ID, we require resident dog meet and greets prior to adoption, we require meet and greets with children 9 and under that reside in the home prior to adoption | |
| Dallas Animal Services | Dallas, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Delta Animal Shelter | Escanaba, MI | Dogs and Cats | 4/30/2025 | Approved application and scheduled appointment needed to adopt a dog. Cats can be viewed during open hours and application completed at visit. |
| Detroit Dog Rescue | Detroit, MI | Dogs Only | ||
| DFW Humane Society of Irving Inc. | Irving, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Doniphan County Pet Rescue | Bendena, KS | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Dorchester Paws | Summerville, SC | Dogs and Cats | Dorchester Paws is open from 12pm-5pm every day! The dogs and cats on campus are able to be seen and adopted without a scheduled appointment. You can submit an application from our website, and come in during our open hours to find your next fur-ever family member! | |
| Dubois County Humane Society | Jasper, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| El Paso Animal Services | El Paso, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare | Pensacola, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Espanola Humane | , NM | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Fairfax County Animal Services | Fairfax, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Faithful Friends Animal Society | New Castle, DE | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Farmington Regional Animal Shelter | Farmington, NM | Dogs and Cats | ||
| FieldHaven Feline Center | Lincoln, CA | Cats Only | 5/14/2025 | All potential adopters must fill out an adoption survey in order to be approved to adopt: https://form.jotform.com/93095765417164 |
| 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 | ||
| Fluvanna SPCA | Troy, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Forgotten Dog League of Amarillo | AMARILLO, TX | Dogs Only | ||
| Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control | Fort Wayne, IN | Dogs and Cats | Offsite adoption locations are included in the Bissell Empty the Shelter promotion. Please see individual business listings for days and hours of operation. | |
| Franklin County Humane Society | Rocky Mount, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Franklin County Humane Society | Union, MO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Franklin County Humane Society, dba Animal Harbor | Winchester, TN | Dogs and Cats | 5/15/2025 | |
| Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit | Dearborn, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of Berrien County Animal Services | Benton Harbor, MI | Dogs and Cats | Dog adoptions will require a meet and greet with other dogs that live within the same home. | |
| Friends of Butler County Animals Inc | MORGANTOWN, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control | Chicago, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control | Detroit, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of Manatee Animal Services INC | Bradenton Beach, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of Mobile Animal Shelter | Mobile, AL | Dogs and Cats | We will be having a large event May 10th with activities and more | |
| Friends of Oakland Animal Services | Oakland, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of Pima Animal Care Center | Tucson, AZ | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of the Animal Shelter | Aiken, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER INC DBA Better Together Animal Alliance | Ponderay, ID | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Fulton County Animal Center | ROCHESTER, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Furkids | Cumming, GA | Dogs and Cats | Please go to furkids.org/adopt for details on adoption and for the adoption application. | |
| Furry Friends Humane | Jupiter, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Galveston County Animal Resource Center | Texas City, TX | 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 | ||
| Glynn County Animal Services | Brunswick, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Good Shepherd Humane Society | Eureka Springs, AR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | Birmingham, AL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Greater Hillsdale Humane Society | Osseo, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Green County Humane Society | Monroe, WI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Greenbrier Humane Society | 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 | Fort Myers, FL | Dogs and Cats | 4/29/2025 | Appointment Required-Apply @ www.gofar.dog under Adopt anytime during the event. Participating animals will be clearly identified in their name and their listing. |
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | Corpus Christi, TX | Dogs Only | ||
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | Fort Myers, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Halifax Humane Society Inc. | Daytona Beach, FL | Dogs and Cats | N/A | |
| Hall County Animal Services | Gainesville, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Hands N Paws Animal Assistance | Ephrata, WA | Dogs and Cats | Cats and Kittens will be available at the Petsmart locations and the dogs and puppies will be available by calling the shelter to make an appointment for a meet and greet. | |
| Harbor Humane Society | West Olive, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Hard Luck Animal Welfare Advocates | Stockton, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Harris County Pets | Houston, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Haven Humane Society | Anderson, 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 | ||
| Heaven Can Wait Animal Haven | Ferrysburg, MI | Cats Only | Please bring a pet carrier otherwise they can be purchased at the store. Cats must leave in a pet carrier. | |
| Helping Hands Humane Society | Topeka, KS | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Hill Country Humane Society | BUCHANAN DAM, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Holbrook Animal Care & Control | Holbrook, AZ | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Homeward Trails | Fairfax Station, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Hub City Humane Society | Hattiesburg, MS | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Animal Treatment Society | Mount Pleasant, MI | Dogs and Cats | Come visit us during our regular open hours to complete an application and adoption counseling, or apply online at www.hatsweb/org for priority service. | |
| Humane Educational Society | Chattanooga, TN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County | Redwood Valley, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Angelina County | Lufkin, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake | Tool, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Central AZ | Payson, AZ | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Central Illinois | Normal, IL | 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 Henderson County | Henderson, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Imperial County | El Centro, CA | Dogs and Cats | 5/14/2025 | To become pre-approved for adoption, please click on the following link: https://www.imperialcountyhumane.org/adoption-requirements |
| Humane Society of Marion County | Ocala, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF MARSHALL COUNTY | Benton, KY | Dogs and Cats | WE DO HAVE ONLINE APPLICATIONS THAT CAN BE FILLED OUT AHEAD TO HELP MAKE THE APPLICATION APPROVAL FASTER | |
| Humane Society of Midland County | Midland, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Monroe County | Columbia, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF MONROE COUNTY | Monroe, MI | Dogs and Cats | 4/30/2025 | Adopters can be approved on the day of the event. All dogs in the home must be fixed and up to date on vaccinations to be eligible to adopt and must meet our dog as well. |
| Humane Society of Northeast Georgia | Gainesville, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Pagosa Springs | Pagosa Springs, CO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Pinellas | Clearwater, FL | 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 MS | GULFPORT, MS | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Southwest Missouri | Springfield, MO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of St. Joseph County | Mishawaka, IN | Dogs and Cats | 5/11/2025 | Adopters must have an approved application and appointment to adopt. Apply online or in person. The adoption center is open Monday-Saturday 2:00pm-4:30pm for walk-in visitors. Playtime & adoption appointments can be made for approved applicants Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm. Kittens, puppies, and animals located at the Cat Lady Cafe are excluded from this event. |
| Humane Society of St. Lucie County | Port St. Lucie, FL | Dogs and Cats | No appointments necessary. Please come in Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00am-5:00pm to adopt! | |
| Humane Society of Sumter County | Lake Panasoffkee, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of the Ohio Valley | Marietta, OH | Dogs and Cats | Adopters and Fosters Welcome! | |
| Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Inc. | Palm City, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| 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 | 4/30/2025 | We do not do same-day dog adoption. Multiple visits may be required. |
| Humane Society Of Yuma Inc | Yuma, AZ | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society Schuyler County | Montour Falls, NY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Huntington County Humane Society | Huntington, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Huron Humane Society Inc | Alpena, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Iberia Parish Rabies Control | New Iberia, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Independence Animal Shelter | Independence, MO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Independent Cat Society | Westville, IN | Cats Only | 5/4/2025 | |
| Ingham County Animal Control & Shelter | Mason, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Ionia County Animal Shelter | Ionia, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| It Takes A Village Canine Rescue | Evansville, IN | Dogs and Cats | Approved adoption application is required. Get approved in advance to streamline the process! Puppies and kittens 6 months and up and adult dogs/cats will be included in this promotion. | |
| Jackson County Animal Shelter | Jackson, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Jacksonville Humane Society | Jacksonville, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Jefferson Parish | Harvey, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Joplin Humane Society | Joplin, MO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association | Charleston, WV | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Kat Noyes Humane Society dba Companion Animal Rescue & Education | Jefferson City, TN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Kat Vet | Ponchatoula, LA | Dogs and Cats | We are open by appointment for adoptions. But, we will be having an adoption event on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the Hammond Farmers Market (106 NW Railroad Ave, Hammond, LA 70401) from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and at the Hammond Petco (2440 W Thomas St, Hammond, LA 70401) from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | |
| 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 Only | To make your adoption experience faster, please complete an online adoption interest form before you visit. The person who completes this form must be present at the time of adoption and have a valid ID. https://www.kyhumane.org/adoption-interest-form/ | |
| Knox County Humane Society | Galesburg, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Knox-Whitley Humane Association | Corbin, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Kokomo Humane Society | KOKOMO, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter | Lufkin, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center | Lafayette, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter | Thibodaux, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Lapeer County Animal Control | Lapeer, MI | Dogs and Cats | 4/30/2025 | Appointments must be scheduled after an approved adoption application unless otherwise stated. |
| 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 | ||
| Leitchfield Animal Shelter | Leitchfield, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Lemhi County Humane Society | Salmon, ID | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Levy County Animal Services | Bronson, FL | Dogs and Cats | All adoptable pets are on Petfinder. See our county website for the link. | |
| Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Little Traverse Bay Humane Society | Harbor Springs, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Livingston County Animal Shelter | Howell, MI | Dogs and Cats | All members of the family must be present at the time of adoption. We do require current dogs in the home to meet pot | |
| Loudoun County Animal Services | Leesburg, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| louies legacy | Staten Island, NY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Lynchburg Humane Society | Lynchburg, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Macomb County Animal Control | CLINTON TWP, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Maricopa County Animal Care and Control | Phoenix, AZ | Dogs Only | ||
| Marion Area Humane Society | Marion, OH | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Marion County Animal Shelter | Mullins, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Martinsville Henry County SPCA | Martinsville, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Maui Humane Society | Wailuku, HI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Maury County Animal Shelter | Columbia, TN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| McCracken County Humane Society | Paducah, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| McHenry County Animal Control and Adoption Center | Crystal Lake, IL | Dogs and Cats | 5/14/2025 | You must have and approved application and an appointment in order to view our adoptable animals at MCAC. |
| McKamey Animal Center | Chattanooga, TN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| McKinley County Humane Society | Gallup, NM | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Mercer County Animal Shelter | Princeton, WV | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Metro Animal Services | Louisville, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Metro Animal Shelter | Tuscaloosa, AL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Metro East Humane Society | Edwardsville, IL | Dogs and Cats | Walk-ins welcome | |
| 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. | |
| Montcalm County Animal Control/Shelter | Stanton, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Montgomery County Animal Services | Conroe, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Morris Animal Refuge | Philadelphia, PA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Mountain Humane | Hailey, ID | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Nashville Humane Association | Nashville, TN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| NEA Humane Society | Jonesboro, AR | Dogs and Cats | 5/13/2025 | |
| Needy Paws Animal Shelter | Clarksville, AR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| New Albany Animal Control and Shelter | New Albany, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| New Hope Pet Rescue | Charlotte, MI | Dogs Only | This will be a virtual adoption event - Apply to adopt by going to our website | |
| Newlife Rescue and Adoption | Mount Vernon, IN | Dogs and Cats | 5/14/2025 | |
| Northeast Missouri Humane Society | Hannibal, MO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Northern Oklahoma Humane Society | Ponca City, OK | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Northwestern Pennsylvania Humane Society DBA Erie Humane Society | Erie, PA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Nye County Animal Shelter | Pahrump, NV | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center | Pontiac, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Onslow County Animal Services | Jacksonville, NC | Dogs and Cats | All adoptions are first come, first served. | |
| Orange County Animal Services | Chapel Hill, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Orphans of the Storm | Riverwoods, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Ouachita Parish Animal Control Shelter | West Monroe, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Outer Banks SPCA | Manteo, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| OZARK HUMANE SOCIETY | HARRISON, AR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center | Camden, ME | Dogs and Cats | All potential adopters MUST have an approved application in order to adopt. This approval process may take a few days to complete. | |
| Palm Valley Animal Society | Edinburg, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Panhandle Animal Welfare Society | Fort Walton Beach, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Paris Animal Welfare Society | Paris, KY | Dogs and Cats | You can apply to adopt one of our pets by visiting www.pawspets.org/dog-application or www.pawspets.org/cat-application. You can also apply in person at Petsmart at 1945 Pavilion Way Lexington Ky 40509. | |
| Partners for Pets Humane Society | Saint Jacob, IL | Dogs and Cats | Same day, low barrier adoptions. | |
| Paws and Claws Pet Shelter | Huntsville, AR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| PAWS Atlanta | Decatur, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| PAWS HUMANE INC | Columbus, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| PAWS of Dearborn County | Lawrenceburg, IN | Dogs and Cats | 5/15/2025 | Please submit an application via our website. We require vet checks and landlord approval for applications. Thank you in advance! |
| Paws4ever | Mebane, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches, Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter | Newport News, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Philadelphia, PA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| People for Pets Magic Valley Humane Society inc. | Twin Falls, ID | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Peoria County Animal Protection Services | Peoria, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Pet Helpers | Charleston, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Pets and People | Oklahoma City, OK | Dogs and Cats | 6/6/2025 | Adoption Center 9733 NW 4th St Oklahoma City OK 73099 until June 15, 2025 Then moving to 701B Inla Ave, Yukon, OK in end of June 2025 |
| Pinal County Animal Care and Control | Casa Grande, AZ | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Pioneer Humane Society | Pendleton, OR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Pittsylvania Pet Center | Chatham, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Placer SPCA | Roseville, CA | Dogs and Cats | We strongly encourage adopters to apply for pre-approval, but will also accept adoption applications during the event. | |
| Pointe Coupee Parish Animal Services | New Roads, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Polk County Bully Project | Lakeland, FL | Dogs Only | 5/15/2025 | |
| Prince George's County Animal Services Facility and Adoption Center | Upper Marlboro, MD | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Quincy Humane Society | Quincy, IL | Dogs and Cats | 5/13/2025 | |
| Rancho Coastal Humane Society | Encinitas, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection | Roanoke, VA | Dogs and Cats | Please bring all family members and household dogs to dog meet and greets and all household members for cat meet and greets. | |
| Rescue Alliance | Gonzales, LA | Cats Only | ||
| Richmond SPCA | Richmond, VA | Dogs Only | ||
| Riverside County Department of Animal Services | Jurupa Valley, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Riverside Humane dba Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center | Riverside, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| ROANE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER | Rockwood, TN | Dogs and Cats | Remember to be prepared to pay a $5 fee upon adoption to register your microchip online from our facility! | |
| Rockingham County Animal Shelter | Reidsville, NC | Dogs and Cats | All adoptions require a valid photo ID. | |
| Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA | Harrisonburg, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| RogersAnimal Services | Rogers, AR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Roice-Hurst Humane Society | GRAND JCT, CO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Rozenberg Animal Control and Shelter | Rosenberg, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Rutherford County PAWS | Murfreesboro, TN | 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 | San Diego, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Sand Springs Animal Welfare | Sand Springs, OK | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Sanilac County Humane Society | Carsonville, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Santa Barbara County Animal Services | Santa Maria, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter | Santa Cruz, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter | Santa Fe, NM | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center | Santa Paula, CA | Dogs and Cats | Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center is open for ADOPTIONS from 10AM to 5PM, 7-days per week. | |
| Santa Rosa County Animal Services | Milton, FL | Dogs and Cats | Our operating hours are 1130-400 Monday through Saturday, with a late day of 1130-630 on Wednesdays. | |
| Scott County Humane Society, Inc. | Georgetown, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Second Chance Sheridan Cat Rescue | Sheridan, WY | Cats Only | ||
| 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! | |
| South Bend Animal Resource Center | South Bend, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter | Vineland, NJ | Dogs and Cats | Please visit sjras.org to view SJRAS's adoption process! | |
| South Suburban Humane Society | Matteson, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Southeast Missouri Pets | Cape Girardeau, MO | Dogs and Cats | All of our pets go home already spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up to date on all of their vaccines! | |
| Southern Pines Animal Shelter | HATTIESBURG, MS | Dogs and Cats | ||
| SPCA Albrecht Center for Animal Welfare | Aiken, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| SPCA of Brazoria County | Brazoria, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| SPCA of North Brevard, Inc | Titusville, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| SPCA of Southwest Michigan | KALAMAZOO, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| SPCA of Texas | Dallas, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| spcaLA | Los Angeles, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Special Pals | Houston, TX | Dogs and Cats | Open daily from 12:00pm-4:00pm | |
| St Clair County Animal Adoption Center | Belleville, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| ST CLAIR COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY | North Street, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| St Francis Animal Sanctuary | Tylertown, MS | Dogs and Cats | ||
| St Francis Animal Shelter | Buffalo, WY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| St. Landry Parish Animal Control | Opelousas, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Stanly County Animal Protective Services | Albemarle, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter | Oskaloosa, IA | Dogs and Cats | 4/30/2025 | |
| Stray Haven Humane Society & SPCA | Waverly, NY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Suncoast Humane Society | Englewood, FL | Dogs and Cats | 00 | |
| Taylor County Animal Shelter | Campbellsville, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Teller County Regional Animal Shelter | Divide, CO | Dogs and Cats | Please call the shelter to make an appointment 719-686-7707 | |
| The Animal Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Dogs and Cats | ||
| The Animal Rescue League | Laurel, MS | Dogs and Cats | 5/14/2025 | |
| The Fayette County Humane Society dba the Fayette Regional H | Washington Court House, OH | Cats Only | The event includes adult cats only | |
| The Humane Society of Harford County, Inc. | Baltimore, MD | Dogs and Cats | ||
| The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach | North Myrtle Beach, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF POLK COUNTY INC | Crookston, MN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Toccoa-Stephens County Humane Shelter, Inc. | Toccoa, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Tompkins County SPCA (SPCA of Tompkins County) | Ithaca, NY | Dogs and Cats | Puppies under 6-months will not be included in the event. | |
| Town of Apple Valley Animal Services | Apple Valley, CA | Dogs and Cats | 6/6/2025 | |
| Tree House Humane Society | Chicago, IL | Cats Only | ||
| Tri County Animal Rescue | Boca Raton, FL | Dogs and Cats | Filling out your application on our website it recommended before coming to visit us. | |
| True Friends Animal Welfare Center Inc | Montrose, PA | Dogs and Cats | 5/10/2025 | |
| 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 | ||
| Universal City Animal Care & Control | Universal City, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| UPPER PENINSULA ANIMAL WELFARE SHELTER INC | Gwinn, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Valley Animal Center | Fresno, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Verde Valley Humane Society | Cottonwood, AZ | Dogs and Cats | It is preferred if you make an appointment, by telephoning us, before visiting | |
| Vermilion County Department of Animal Regulation and Shelter | Danville, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Visalia Animal Services | Visalia, CA | Dogs Only | ||
| Wabash County Animal Shelter | Wabash, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Walker County Animal Shelter | Chickamauga, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Washington County Johnson City Animal Control Center Inc | Johnson City, TN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Washington County SPCA | Bartlesville, OK | Dogs and Cats | 5/1/2025 | |
| Watauga Humane Society | Boone, NC | Dogs and Cats | Adoption Center Hours are Tuesday-Saturday 12:30pm-5pm, please plan to visit before 4pm to process your adoption before closing. | |
| Watermelon Mountain Ranch | Rio Rancho, NM | Dogs and Cats | Cats are available at both Petsmart locations on various days. Petsmart Ellison (Wed- Sun), Petsmart Taylor Ranch (Fri- Sun) ; Main Campus dogs and cats (Wed-Sun); Going to the Dogs & Cats dogs available 7 days a week | |
| We Care Animal Rescue | St. Helena, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| West Feliciana Animal Humane Society | Bains, LA | Dogs and Cats | 4/27/2025 | |
| West Valley/Taylorsville Animal Shelter | West Valley City, UT | Dogs and Cats | ||
| White River Humane Society | Bedford, IN | Dogs and Cats | 5/14/2025 | |
| Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter | Georgetown, TX | Dogs and Cats | Open 7 days a week, 12pm-6pm For questions email adoption@wilco,org We can help facilitate out of state adoptions as well! | |
| Winnebago County Animal Services | Rockford, IL | Dogs and Cats | Please visit www.WinnebagoAnimals.org to view all pets that are available for adoption and complete an adoption questionnaire. Adopters who fill out a questionnaire online and stop in to get their approval card prior to the day of the event, will be the first to view our adoptable animals. | |
| Wood County Humane Society | Bowling Green, OH | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Young-Williams Animal Center | Knoxville, TN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Yuba County Animal Care Services | Olivehurst, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Yucaipa Animal Placement Society | Yucaipa, CA | Dogs and Cats | 4/30/2025 |
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