Chickamauga, GA — The Walker County Animal Shelter (WCAS) is set to participate in the nationally recognized Empty the Shelters® event for the first time, joining nearly 400 shelters across the country in a coordinated effort to find loving homes for shelter pets.
From May 1 through May 15, WCAS will waive adoption fees for cats and dogs over four months old. Adoption fees for puppies and kittens will be reduced to just $25, thanks to sponsorship from the BISSELL Pet Foundation, which funds the largest adoption event of its kind in the United States.
“We are honored to have been selected to participate in this impactful event in partnership with the BISSELL Pet Foundation,” said Melissa Smith, director of WCAS. “Our shelter is home to many wonderful animals who have been patiently waiting for their forever families. We are hopeful the Empty the Shelters adoption event will connect these deserving pets with loving, permanent homes.”
As of May 1, nearly 100 animals—including cats, dogs, and even a pig—are available for adoption at the Walker County facility, located at 5488 North Marble Top Road near Chickamauga. The shelter is open Monday through Friday, and a full list of adoptable animals can be found HERE.
Since its inception in 2016, Empty the Shelters has helped more than 323,000 pets find permanent homes. The program now spans 49 states and Canada, partnering with over 815 animal welfare organizations.
“Every time we host Empty the Shelters, it affirms the importance of this lifesaving program,” said Cathy Bissell, founder of the BISSELL Pet Foundation. “During the two-week event in May, tens of thousands of pets of all kinds—many who’ve waited far too long—will find the loving homes they deserve.”
More information about the event and participating shelters can be found HERE.