Adopted 2018
Empty Shelters = Lives Saved
Adoption saves two lives – the adopted pet and the one who takes their place in the shelter.
As the nation’s largest funded adoption event, Empty the Shelters helps homeless pets find families by making adoption affordable for prospective pet owners. We do this by supporting participating organizations with reimbursement for each pet adopted.
This lifesaving reduced-fee adoption event is a Win-Win-Win:
- Adopters win because BPF pays the adoption fees allowing them to take home a spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, and microchipped pet who is ready to be loved for $70 or less.
- Shelters win because the event brings awareness and foot traffic, helping pets get adopted.
- And, most importantly, every pet wins by finding
a loving home!
Events are held quarterly. Follow us on social media to see announcements for upcoming events.
Empty the Shelters Impact Since 2016
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Empty the Shelters is the nation’s largest funded adoption event.
How it Works
Shelters in 49 States and Canada
Hundreds of BPF shelter partners across the country participate to connect homeless pets with families.
Pet Adoptions at a Reduced Fee
Thanks to BPF, adopters pay no more than $70 to adopt their new best friend who comes home spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
More Pets Find Loving Homes
Affordable adoption fees allow more pets to find homes opening lifesaving kennel space to allow shelters to save more lives.
Find a Participating Shelter Near You
Our Empty the Shelters® National Adoption Event takes place July 5–19!
Our nation’s animal shelters are facing an overcrowding crisis unlike anything we have experienced in more than a decade. To help as many pets as possible go from shelter kennels to the couches of loving homes, BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced adoption fees at a shelter near you. Please use the interactive map to view all participating locations.
Each organization follows its own adoption procedures — contact the shelter you are interested in adopting from before the event to find out their specific requirements, hours, and locations, view adoptable pets, etc.
Filter Shelters
After using the filters to narrow your search, select a pin on the map and click More Info to be directed to the shelter’s website to access their contact information, adoptable pets, hours and locations.
| Shelter Name | Location | Pets Available | Preapproval Deadline | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Second Chance Animal Shelter | Manning, SC | Dogs and Cats | 7/17/2025 | |
| Acadiana Animal Aid | Carencro, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Al-Van Humane Society | South Haven, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Alamo Heights ACS | San Antonio, TX | Dogs Only | ||
| Alcona Humane Society | Lincoln, MI | Dogs and Cats | 7/18/2025 | |
| All Kind Animal Initiative | ABILENE, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Always and Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary | Spring Hill, KS | Dogs and Cats | 6/27/2025 | |
| Anderson County Humane Society | Palestine, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Anderson County PAWS | Anderson, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Ark Rescue | Columbus, GA | Dogs Only | ||
| Animal Assistance League of Slidell | Slidell, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Care & Control, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, City of Charlotte | Charlotte, NC | Dogs and Cats | Animal Care & Control Charlotte. 8315 Byrum Drive Charlotte, NC 28217; 2700 Toomey Avenue Charlotte, NC 28203 | |
| Animal Care and Control Team of Philadelphia | PHILADELPHIA, PA | Dogs and Cats | Please fill out an application ahead of time to help make your adoption process smoother! | |
| Animal Care Fund | East Smithfield, PA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Defense League of Texas | San Antonio, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| ANIMAL FRIENDS OF THE VALLEYS | Wildomar, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Protection of Durham | Durham, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Protection Society of Orange County, Inc. (DBA Paws4ever) | Mebane, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Protective Association of Missouri | Brentwood, MO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Rescue League of Berks County | Birdsboro, PA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Animal Welfare League of Kosciusko County | Pierceton, IN | Dogs and Cats | Applications are accepted in person only! | |
| Anti-Cruelty | Chicago, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Ardmore Animal Care,Inc. | Ardmore, OK | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Arizona Animal Welfare League | Phoenix, AZ | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Asheville Humane Society | Asheville, NC | Dogs and Cats | Event will be held July 8-12, 2025 | |
| Athens-Clarke County Animal Services | Athens, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter (BARCS) | Baltimore, MD | Dogs and Cats | ||
| BARC Animal Shelter | Houston, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Bastrop County Animal Shelter | Bastrop, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| BAY COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES & ADOPTION CENTER | Bay City, MI | Dogs and Cats | Adopters will not need to be preapproved but they can stop by to pick up an adoption application at the shelter or online. They can fill that out & bring it back for the event. | |
| Beatrice Humane Society | Beatrice, NE | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Beaumont Pets Alive | Winnie, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Belleville Area Humane Society | Belleville, IL | Dogs and Cats | Belleville Area Humane Society is open Tues-Sat from 10:00am-5:00pm, and Sundays from 10:00am-3:00pm. No appointments required! | |
| Berkeley Animal Center | Moncks Corner, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Bitter Root Humane Association | Hamilton, MT | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Blue Mountain Humane Society | Walla Walla, WA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Blue Ridge Humane Society | Hendersonville, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Blue Water Area Humane Society | North Street, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Boone Area Humane Society | Boone, IA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Bowling Green-Warren County Humane Society | BOWLING GREEN, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Breckinridge County animal shelter | Hardinsburg, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Brookhaven Animal Rescue League | Brookhaven, MS | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Broome County Dog Shelter | Binghamton, NY | Dogs Only | ||
| Broome County Humane Society | Binghamton, NY | Dogs and Cats | 6/27/2025 | |
| Broward County Animal Care | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Brownsville Animal Care and Regulation Center | Olmito, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Bullock County Humane Society and Shelter | Union Springs, AL | Dogs and Cats | 6/27/2025 | |
| Butler County Humane Society | Renfrew, PA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Care Humane Society | Auburn, AL | Dogs and Cats | Appointments preferred but not required. | |
| CAT HAVEN INC | Baton Rouge, LA | Cats Only | ||
| CATNIP Foundation dba Big Sky CARES | Folsom, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Charleston Animal Society | North Charleston, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Chatham Sheriff Animal Resource Center | Pittsboro, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Chesapeake Humane Society | Chesapeake, VA | Dogs and Cats | Please stop by in person or visit our website to view all adoptable pets. Applications are submitted online and you do not need to come in prior to applying. | |
| Cheyenne Animal Shelter | CHEYENNE, WY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Chino Valley Animal Shelter | Chino Valley, AZ | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Circle of Friends Animal Shelter | Grand Forks, ND | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Citrus County Animal Services | Inverness, FL | Dogs and Cats | Citrus County Animal Services is open Tuesday - Saturday 10am-5pm (closed 1-2pm) with extended hours on Thursday until 7pm. We will also be at Rural King in Crystal River on July 12, 2025 from 10am -1pm. | |
| City of Cibolo Animal Services | Cibolo, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| City of Fort Worth | Fort Worth, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| City of Gillette Animal Shelter | Gillette, WY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| City of Great Falls Animal Shelter | Black Eagle, MT | Dogs and Cats | https://www.facebook.com/GreatFallsAnimalShelter/ | |
| City of LaGrange Animal Shelter | LaGrange, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| City of Lodi Animal Services | Lodi, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| City of San Bernardino Department of Animal Services | San Bernardino, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| City of Sparta Animal Shelter | Sparta, GA | Dogs Only | ||
| Clark County Animal Shelter | Winchester, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Cleveland APL | Cleveland, OH | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Colony Cats (& dogs) | Dublin, OH | Cats Only | 7/15/2025 | |
| Colorado Animal Rescue | Glenwood Springs, CO | Dogs and Cats | While we welcome walk-ins, we encourage you to first submit an adoption survey via our website and call to schedule an appointment. | |
| Companion Animal Alliance | Baton Rouge, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Contra Costa County Animal Services Department | Martinez, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Craven Pamlico Animal Services Center | New Bern, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Cumberland County Animal Services | Fayetteville, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Dallas Animal Services | Dallas, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| DFW Humane Society of Irving, Inc. | Irving, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Dubois County Humane Society | Jasper, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| El Paso Animal Services | El Paso, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare | Pensacola, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Espanola Humane | , NM | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Faithful Friends Animal Society | New Castle, DE | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Farmington Animal Shelter | Farmington, NM | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Flagler Humane Society | Palm Coast, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Florence Lauderdale Animal Services | Florence, AL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Fort Bend County Animal Services | Rosenberg, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control | Fort Wayne, IN | Dogs and Cats | Offsite adoption locations are included in the Bissell Empty the Shelter promotion. Please see individual business listings for days and hours of operation. | |
| Franklin County Humane Society | Union, MO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit | Dearborn, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of Butler County Animals | Morgantown, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control | Chicago, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of Detroit Animal Care and Control | Detroit, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of Manatee Animal Services INC | Holmes Beach, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of Oakland Animal Services | Oakland, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of Pima Animal Care Center | Tucson, AZ | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter | Alameda, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Friends of the Animal Shelter | Aiken, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER INC DBA Better Together Animal Alliance | Ponderay, ID | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Fulton County Animal Center | Rochester, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Furkids | Cumming, GA | Cats Only | 7/18/2025 | Please go to furkids.org/adopt to complete an adoption application. An adoption counselor will reach out to you. Thanks! |
| Furry Friends JHumane | Jupiter, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Galax Carroll Grayson Animal Shelter | Galax, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement | Gastonia, NC | Dogs and Cats | 7/16/2025 | |
| Gateway Pet Guardians | East St. Louis, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Genesee County Animal Control | Flint, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Good Shepherd Humane Society | EUREKA SPGS, AR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Greater Birmingham Humane Society | Birmingham, AL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Greater Hillsdale Humane Society | Osseo, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Greene County Humane Society | Linton, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Greensburg Decatur County Animal Shelter | Greensburg, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Greenville County Animal Care | Greenville, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Gulf Coast Humane Society | Corpus Christi, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Halifax Humane Society Inc | Daytona Beach, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Hall County Animal Services | Gainesville, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Harbor Humane Society | West Olive, MI | Dogs and Cats | If you live in Ottawa County and adopt a dog, you will need to purchase a dog license. | |
| Hard Luck Animal Welfare Advocates | Sacramento, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Harris County (Friends of CountyPets) | HOUSTON, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Haven Humane Society | Anderson, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY | Holualoa, HI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Hawaiian Humane Society | Honolulu, HI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Hayward Animal Services | Hayward, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Heaven Can Wait Animal Haven | Ferrysburg, MI | Cats Only | ||
| Helping Hands Humane Society | TOPEKA, KS | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Helping Strays of Monroe County | Columbia, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Hill Country Humane Society | BUCHANAN DAM, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Homeward Trails Animal Rescue | Fairfax Station, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Animal Treatment Society | Mount Pleasant, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Educational Society | Chattanooga, TN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society for Animals, Inc. | Rogers, AR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Camden County | Kingsland, GA | Dogs and Cats | Only cats will be available at Petsense and Pet Supplies Plus | |
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF CEDAR CREEK LAKE INC | Kemp, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Central AZ | Payson, AZ | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Dickson County | Dickson, TN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Elkhart County | Bristol, IN | Dogs and Cats | HSEC is first-come, first-adopt. No holds are to be placed. For any questions, please call us at 574-475-4732. | |
| Humane Society of Greater Dayton | DAYTON, OH | Cats Only | ||
| Humane Society of Harford County, Inc. | Fallston, MD | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Harris County, Inc. | Hamilton, GA | Dogs and Cats | The Pet Smart location will be on 7/12 and 7/26 Cats only at the Doggone Good Treasures location | |
| Humane Society of Henderson County | Henderson, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Imperial County | El Centro, CA | Dogs and Cats | We have cats and kittens at both Petco and PetSmart location in El Centro. | |
| Humane Society of Marion County | Ocala, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of North Central Florida | Gainesville, FL | Dogs and Cats | 7/5/2025 | Day of adoption applications are possible |
| Humane Society of Northeast Georgia | Gainesville, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane society of northern utah | Corinne, UT | Cats Only | ||
| Humane Society of Pinellas | Clearwater, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Sarasota County | Sarasota, FL | Dogs and Cats | No appointment needed to adopt. All animals are available first come, first served at the shelter. Dogs must go home wearing a leash and collar, and cats must go home in a carrier. Bring your own, or we have plenty of affordable options in our retail store. | |
| Humane Society of Scott County | Davenport, IA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Sedona | Sedona, AZ | Dogs and Cats | Please call (928) 282-4679 to make an appointment to meet the animals | |
| Humane Society of South Mississippi | Gulfport, MS | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Southwest Missouri | Springfield, MO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of St. Lucie County | Port St. Lucie, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Sumter County | Lake Panasoffkee, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Tampa Bay | Tampa, FL | Dogs and Cats | Our Empty the Shelters Event Date will be Saturday, July 19th. Adult and Senior Cats and Dogs (over age 3 months) will be available for 1/2 off the adoption fee. | |
| Humane Society of the Ohio Valley | Marietta, OH | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, Inc. | Palm City, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| HUMANE SOCIETY OF TULSA | Tulsa, OK | Dogs and Cats | The Adoption Center is open 10am - 5pm, Monday - Saturday. | |
| Humane Society of West Michigan | Grand Rapids, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Whitley County | Columbia City, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Humane Society of Yuma Inc. | Yuma, AZ | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Huntington County Humane Society | Huntington, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Independence Animal Shelter | Independence, MO | Dogs and Cats | We will also have Pets at the Independence PetSmart on Saturday and Sunday. | |
| Independent Cat Society | Westville, IN | Cats Only | 7/6/2025 | |
| Ingham County Animal Control & Shelter | Mason, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Inland Valley Humane Society & SPCA | Pomona, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Ionia County Animal Shelter | Ionia, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Jacksonville Humane Society | Jacksonville, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services | Harvey, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Joplin Humane Society Inc | Joplin, MO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association | Charleston, WV | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Kauai Humane Society | Lihue, HI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Kent County Animal Shelter | Grand Rapids, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Kenton County Animal Services | Covington, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Kentucky Humane Society | LOUISVILLE, KY | Dogs and Cats | To make your adoption experience faster, please complete an online Adoption Interest Form before you visit. The person who completes the form must be present at the time of adoption and have a valid ID. https://www.kyhumane.org/adoption-interest-form/ | |
| Kurth Memorial Animal Shelter | Lufkin, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center | Lafayette, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Lafourche Parish Animal Shelter | Thibodaux, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Lawrence County Humane Society-Louisa, KY | Louisa, KY | Dogs and Cats | Adoption application may be found at this link https://forms.gle/EorXARSG8RrNKTi59 | |
| League City Animal Care | League City, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Lee County Domestic Animal Services | Fort Myers, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Leitchfield Animal Shelter | Leitchfield, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Lemhi County Humane Society | Salmon, ID | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Levy County Board of County Commissioners | Bronson, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Lexington Humane Society | Lexington, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| louies legacy | Staten Island, NY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Louisville Metro Animal Services | Louisville, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Lynchburg Humane Society | Lynchburg, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Maricopa County Animal Care and Control | Phoenix, AZ | Dogs Only | ||
| Marion Area Humane Society | Marion, OH | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Marion County Animal Shelter | Mullins, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Martinsville Henry County SPCA | Martinsville, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center | Riverside, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Maui Humane Society | Puunene, HI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Maury County Animal Shelter | Columbia, TN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| McCracken County Humane Society | Paducah, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| McKinley County Humane Society | Gallup, NM | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Mercer County Animal Shelter | Princeton, WV | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Metro Animal Shelter | Tuscaloosa, AL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Metro East Humane Society | Edwardsville, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Miami-Dade County Animal Services | Doral, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Middleburg Humane Foundation | Marshall, VA | Dogs and Cats | 7/19/2025 | |
| Montgomery County Animal Services | Conroe, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| NEA Humane Society | Jonesboro, AR | Dogs and Cats | 7/17/2025 | |
| New Albany Animal Control and Shelter | New Albany, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| NewLife Rescue and Adoption | Mount Vernon, IN | Dogs and Cats | 7/19/2025 | |
| Noah's Ark SPCA-Humane Society | Gainesville, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| NOCO Humane | Loveland, CO | Dogs and Cats | Special Empty the Shelters adoption pricing does not include kittens and puppies. | |
| Northern Oklahoma Humane Society | Ponca City, OK | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Northshore Humane Society | Covington, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Nye County Animal Services | Pahrump, NV | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center | Pontiac, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| One Tail at a Time | Chicago, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Onslow County Animal Services | Jacksonville, NC | Dogs and Cats | All adoptions are first come, first served. | |
| Orange County Animal Services, NC | Chapel Hill, NC | Dogs and Cats | No appointment needed to stop by and view available pets! | |
| Orphans of the Storm | Riverwoods, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Oxford Animal Resource Center | Oxford, MS | Dogs and Cats | Please make an appointment to view adoptable animals by DMing our facebook account at www.facebook.com/oxfordarc or calling us at 662-234-3981! | |
| OZARK HUMANE SOCIETY | Harrison, AR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Palm Valley Animal Society | Edinburg, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Paris Animal Welfare Society | Paris, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Partners for Pets Humane Society | Saint Jacob, IL | Dogs and Cats | Same day, barrier-free adoptions! | |
| Paws and Claws Pet Shelter | Huntsville, AR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| PAWS Atlanta | Decatur, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| PAWS HUMANE INC | Columbus, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League of the Palm Beaches, Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter | Newport News, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| People for Pets Magic Valley Humane Society inc. | Twin Falls, ID | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Peoria County Animal Protection Services | Peoria, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Pet Helpers | Charleston, SC | Dogs Only | ||
| Pinal County Animal Care and Control | Casa Grande, AZ | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Pioneer Humane Society | Pendleton, OR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Pittsylvania Pet Center | Chatham, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Placer SPCA | Roseville, CA | Dogs and Cats | We strongly encourage for adopters to apply for pre-approval but will also accept adoption applications during the event. | |
| Pointe Coupee Animal Services | New Roads, LA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Quincy Humane Society | Quincy, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Regional Center for Animal Care and Protection | Roanoke, VA | Dogs and Cats | Please be aware that our dogs must meet everyone in the home as well as resident dogs prior to adoption. | |
| Riverside County Department of Animal Services | Jurupa Valley, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| ROANE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER & ANIMAL CONTROL | Rockwood, TN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Rockingham County Animal Shelter | Reidsville, NC | Dogs and Cats | Please bring a photo ID with you | |
| Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA | Harrisonburg, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| RogersAnimal Services | Rogers, AR | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Rozenberg Animal Control and Shelter | Rosenberg, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Rutherford County PAWS | Murfreesboro, TN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Sacramento SPCA | Sacramento, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| safe haven animal resue program | benton, TN | Dogs Only | ||
| Saginaw County Animal Care & Control | Saginaw, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| San Antonio Animal Care Services | San Antonio, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| San Antonio Feral Cat Coalition | San Antonio, TX | Cats Only | ||
| San Antonio Humane Society | San Antonio, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| San Antonio Pets Alive! | San Antonio, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| San Diego Humane Society | San Diego, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Sand Springs Animal Welfare | Sand Springs, OK | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Santa Barbara County Animal Services | Goleta, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Santa Fe Animal Shelter | Santa Fe, NM | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Santa Paula Animal Rescue Center | Santa Paula, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Santa Rosa County Animal Services | Milton, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Saving Grace Inc. DBA Saving Grace Humane Society | Roseburg, OR | Dogs and Cats | Our shelter is open for 12pm-7pm, Tuesday-Saturday. | |
| Scott County Humane Society, Inc. | Georgetown, KY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Simply Cats Adoption Center | Boise, ID | Cats Only | Schedule an appointment by filling out the "Meet Your Match survey", followed by the "Become a Potential Adopter" form! | |
| Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Tampa Bay, Inc (dba: SPCA Tampa Bay) | Largo, FL | Dogs and Cats | Look for the bright blue adoption center | |
| South Bend Animal Resource Center | South Bend, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Southeast Missouri Pets | Cape Girardeau, MO | Dogs and Cats | ||
| SPCA Albrecht Center | Aiken, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| SPCA Florida | Lakeland, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| SPCA of Brazoria County | Lake Jackson, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| SPCA of Southwest Michigan | Kalamazoo, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| spcaLA | Los Angeles, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| St Clair County Animal Adoption Center | Belleville, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| St Francis Animal Shelter | Buffalo, WY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| St. Clair County Animal Control | Port Huron, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| St. Joseph's Bay Humane Society | Port St. Joe, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| St. Landry Parish Animal Control | Opelousas, LA | Dogs Only | ||
| Stanly County Animal Protective Services | Albemarle, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Stephens County Humane Society | Duncan, OK | Dogs and Cats | Many of our animals are in foster homes but would love to meet you! Please contact the shelter 580-252-7387 to arrange day and time for meet and greet of a particular animal! | |
| Strayhaven Animal Shelter | Greenville, PA | Dogs and Cats | Come meet available dogs and cats during the Empty the Shelter event! Applications can be found by clicking the picture of the animal you are most interested in on our website! Applications are not required to meet, but all adopters will submit an application prior to adoption. | |
| Tehama County Animal Care Center | Red Bluff, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Teller County Regional Animal Shelter | Divide, CO | Dogs and Cats | Please call the shelter to make an appointment 719-686-7707 | |
| The Animal Foundation | Las Vegas, NV | Dogs and Cats | ||
| The Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach | North Myrtle Beach, SC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Tompkins County SPCA | Ithaca, NY | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Tree House Humane Society | Chicago, IL | Cats Only | ||
| Tri County Humane Society | Boca Raton, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Tri County Humane Society | Boca Raton, FL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| True Friends Animal Welfare Center | Montrose, PA | Dogs and Cats | 6/18/2025 | |
| Tulare County Animal Services | Visalia, CA | Dogs and Cats | Cats and kittens will also be available at PetSmart in Visalia for adoption. | |
| Tupelo-Lee Humane Society | Tupelo, MS | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Universal City Animal Care & Control | Universal City, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Upper Peninsula Animal Welfare Shelter | Gwinn, MI | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Verde Valley Humane Society | Cottonwood, AZ | Dogs and Cats | It is preferred if you make a prior appointment, by telephoning, before visiting the Shelter | |
| Vermilion County Department of Animal Regulation and Shelter | Danville, IL | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Visalia Animal Services | Visalia, CA | Dogs Only | ||
| Wabash County Animal Shelter | Wabash, IN | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Walker County Animal Shelter | Chickamauga, GA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Washington County SPCA | Bartlesville, OK | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Watauga Humane Society | Boone, NC | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Watermelon Mountain Ranch | Rio Rancho, NM | Dogs and Cats | Kittens are available at two different Petsmart location. Small breed dogs are located at our Cottonwood Mall location. Large Breed dogs and adult cats are located at our main facility in Northern Rio Rancho. | |
| We Care Animal Rescue | St. Helena, CA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| WEST FELICIANA ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY | Saint Francisville, LA | Dogs and Cats | 6/30/2025 | |
| West Valley Animal Services | West Valley City, UT | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter | Georgetown, TX | Dogs and Cats | Open 7 days a week, 12pm-6pm At both locations! For questions email adoption@wilcotx.gov We can help facilitate out of state adoptions as well! | |
| Winchester Area SPCA | Winchester, VA | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Winnebago County Animal Services | Rockford, IL | Dogs and Cats | 7/19/2025 | |
| Winnie Berry Humane Society of Angelina County | Lufkin, TX | Dogs and Cats | ||
| Young-Williams Animal Center | Knoxville, TN | Dogs and Cats |
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