Every creature should have a warm place to call home on these cold winter nights. In an effort to find homes for the animals spending this holiday season in our shelter, Multnomah County Animal Services is launching operation Home for the Holidays.
Beginning Dec. 1, adoption fees for all pets 6 months or older will match the date. That means tomorrow, a family can take home a pet for $1. On Dec. 2, the fees will cost just $2. The special will run through Dec. 31, or until all the pets have found homes.
All adoptions include spay/neuter, vaccinations, a health exam, a one-year pet license and a microchip that can be registered for free.
This is the second annual adoption fee-date matching event. Last year families took in nearly 300 pets during the adoption special, about three times the average number adopted each month.
“The ability to place animals in loving homes, is our paramount mission. We want to reduce those barriers,” said Multnomah COunty Animal Services Director Jackie Rose. “It’s a wonderful way to give a pet a forever home and it’s an opportunity to save little money on the adoption fee.”
What should you do with the money you save?
“Go buy your new pet a favorite toy,” Rose suggests.
Can’t Adopt? Other Ways to Help
Donate to Dolly’s Fund, which pays for life-saving medical treatments for abandoned animals.
Fulfill a wish, by picking up an item from the shelter’s wish list.
Volunteer at the shelter.
Become a foster parent for animals that require short-term home care.
Follow Multnomah County Animal Services on Facebook and other social media, and share posts to help animals find homes.
Post adoptable pet posters, available on each animal’s profile page. on bulletin boards at work or school.
Spay or neuter your pet, and make sure it is licensed (these fees support the shelter), and microchipped.
