An animal shelter in Washington has set a new record for pet adoptions, finding forever homes for 287 shelter pets in just one week. The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County reached maximum capacity and needed to find homes for their animals quickly. To facilitate this, the shelter waived all adoption fees during the week of July 18 to July 23. At the time, the shelter had over 120 pets available for adoption and 350-plus pets in need of fostering.
The shelter actively promoted the adoption event to the Tacoma community, resulting in a line of people out the door each day. Every kennel that was emptied meant room for another animal in need. Lindsey Heaney, the director of communications and outreach, explained that the shelter works closely with animal control, so animals from various backgrounds come to them. Some pets have experienced trauma and require urgent medical care, so maintaining kennel space is crucial.
The overwhelming support from the community during the adoption event alleviated the shelter’s capacity crisis. However, the shelter continues to fill up as lost and confiscated pets are brought to their care. Despite the temporary relief, they anticipate needing more homes for animals in the future.
This adoption event was the most successful in the shelter’s 135-year history, demonstrating the power of community involvement. By waiving adoption fees, the shelter was able to find loving homes for a large number of pets in a short period of time. The Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County remains committed to their mission of rescuing and providing care for animals in need.
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