| – For the first time since 2023, the Humane Society for Hamilton County is extending its adoption hours to 7 p.m. on Thursday in celebration of National Adopt a Pet Day. The shelter hopes to use this day to rally the community in the face of a growing crisis that has affected shelters across the country for over two years: dogs in their care are deteriorating mentally and emotionally after months – and in some cases, over a year – of waiting for homes. “It’s heartbreaking to see just how long so many of our animals are forced to wait for a forever home,” said Emma Nobbe, Community Engagement Manager. “We hope that our community will rally on a day that is nationally recognized for finding homes for shelter pets.” HSHC invites the community to join them for an after-hours event for National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. For one day only, they are extending their adoption hours until 7:00 pm, and reducing all adoption fees for adult pets* to $30, in the hopes of finding loving homes for the shelter pets in their care. With hundreds of animals in the building, HSHC has pets of all breeds, ages, and personalities to choose from. Most importantly, the shelter may have the pet you’ve always dreamed of right behind one of their kennel doors. Of all the animals who are waiting to go home, HSHC has identified six animals who are most in need. Adoption fees for these six featured animals will be waived, and the shelter is encouraging potential adopters to consider them first. |
