Almost 100 animals found their forever homes during Clear the Shelter Day Saturday, and the Lawrence Humane Society is extending waived fees to Sunday to help reach their goal of 150 adoptions.
Clear the Shelter Day is a nationwide effort to get shelter animals, including cats and dogs, into homes by waiving all adoption fees. Adoption fees at LHS are typically $75 for adult dogs; $300 for puppies; $60 for cats; and $125 for kittens.
131 animals were adopted during Clear the Shelter Day in 2024, plus 13 dogs whose adoption fees were waived in advance. 163 total furry friends were adopted in 2023.
Of the 97 animals adopted Saturday, 57 were cats and 40 were dogs. Two dogs whose adoption fees were waived early also found loving families.
“We didn’t quite ‘clear the shelter,’ but for those 97 animals, today was an incredible, special day!” said Elina Alterman, director of development and communications for the shelter.
Waived feels will continue during the adoption window from from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 at 1805 E. 19th St. Learn more on the humane society’s website, lawrencehumane.org.
Here are some photos from the big day, all courtesy of the humane society.
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