CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – The Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA is one of 400+ shelters nationwide participating in “Empty the Shelters,” a reduced-fee adoption event that runs through May 15, 2024.

During the event, the adoption fee for adult dogs and cats, six-months or older, at the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA will be reduced to just $25. All animals included in the event will be
spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped.

“Empty the Shelters” is sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation and is the largest funded adoption event in the country.

“Our nation’s animal shelters are facing a capacity crisis and need your help now. Adoptions have slowed while a surge in owner surrenders due to families facing economic and housing challenges has left tens of thousands of highly adoptable pets desperate to find homes,” said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “Our Spring National ‘Empty the Shelters’ will support the adoption of thousands of pets across the country, helping shelters in this critical time. Opening your home to a shelter pet saves a life and creates lifesaving space to help another pet in need.”

More information on adopting or donating to “Empty the Shelters,” is found at www.bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters and www.caspca.org.