Multiple U.S. Humane Societies Offer Free or Discounted Pet Adoptions to Address Overcapacity

Various animal shelters and humane societies across the U.S. are holding pet adoption events in October to help find homes for dogs and cats amid overcapacity and high shelter populations. The Humane Society of El Paso partnered with PetSmart Charities during National Adoption Week to showcase adoptable pets at local PetSmart stores, emphasizing the dual lifesaving impact of adoption. Chula Vista Animal Services in California, facing 160-200% overcapacity for dogs, offers free adoptions all October, supported by sponsors Subaru Loves Pets and Seven Mile Casino. In Florida, the Jacksonville Humane Society is hosting a two-day Pet Adoption Festival with waived adoption fees and pets spayed or neutered before adoption to clear shelters and bring companionship to families. Meanwhile, the Humane Society of Sheboygan County is running a "Clear the Shelter" event with a 25% discount on adult dog and cat adoptions through early November. These coordinated efforts highlight the importance of adoption in providing pets with loving homes and alleviating shelter overcrowding nationwide.