20+ Michigan Shelters Offering Reduced Pet Adoption Fees To ‘Empty The Shelters’ This Holiday Season

Looking for a way to spread some holiday cheer this year? How about opening your home to a new furry family member?

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Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event is back, now running December 1 through December 15 as the Hope for the Holidays Adoption Event. Thanks to the foundation, pet adoption fees are $70 or less. That fee covers spay or neuter, age-appropriate vaccines, a microchip, and a lifetime of love from a new best friend.

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The foundation says animal shelters across the country are more crowded than they’ve been in over a decade, with pets waiting longer than ever for loving homes.

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Hundreds of shelters across the country are participating in the Hope for the Holidays Adoption event, including more than 20 here in Michigan, such as:

• Al-Van Humane Society - 07591 Blue Star Highway, South Haven
• Genesee County Animal Control - 4351 Pasadena Ave., Flint
• Harbor Humane Society - 14345 Bagely St., West Olive
• Ionia County Animal Shelter - 3835 Sparrow Dr., Ionia
• Ingham County Animal Control and Shelter - 600 Buhl St., Mason
• Kent County Animal Shelter - 740 Fuller NE, Grand Rapids
• Oakland County Animal Shelter - 1200 N. Telegraph Building 42 E, Pontiac
• SPCA of Southwest Michigan - 6955 West KL Ave., Kalamazoo

Since 2016, Empty the Shelters has helped more than 370,000 pets find their forever homes.

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Before you head out, check with your local shelter for adoption policies and available cats and dogs. Whether it’s a curious kitten batting at ornaments or a loyal dog curled up by the fireplace, a loving companion could be waiting to bring extra joy to your holidays.