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Arizona Humane Society Waives Adoption Fees for Adult Pets After 370 Intakes in Three Days
The Arizona Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for all pets aged 1 and older at its three campuses this Saturday and Sunday after taking in 370 animals in three days, a 50% jump over its typical intake. About 325 pets are currently available for adoption.
The Arizona Humane Society will waive adoption fees for all pets aged 1 and older at its three campuses this Saturday and Sunday, the organization announced, after an unusually heavy surge of animals arrived in its care this week.
AHS said it took in 370 pets over the past three days, pushing its intake volume roughly 50% above its normal average. The emergency adoption specials apply to every animal one year or older across all three of the organization's locations.
As of Thursday, about 325 pets were listed as available for adoption. All three campuses are open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The fee waiver is intended to move adult animals into homes quickly and free up kennel space as the shelter absorbs the sudden influx. Adult pets are often passed over at shelters in favor of puppies and kittens, and waiving fees is a common tool shelters use to reduce crowding when capacity tightens.
Residents interested in adopting can view available animals on the organization's website before visiting a campus. The specials run only through the weekend.