Pet Adopt-A-Thon Runs Through 10 P.M.

PHOENIX - A pet can be just like another member of the family, and for those looking to add a kitten or puppy to theirs today, an event is making it easy.

Arizona Animal Welfare League and HALO, the states two largest no-kill organizations, joined forces for the first time for an Empty the Shelter Event.

They were trying to find families for 180 pets on Saturday at the shelter on Washington and 40th Street.

They lowered the adoption fees for all of the animals to make that happen.

“We are hoping that by 10:00 tonight when we close down, we will have zero animals up for adoption. We will empty the shelter and fill it up again tomorrow,” said Shannon Blizzard, of AAWL.

The 12-hour adopt-a-thon ends at 10 tonight, so you still have time to get out there if you want to get one of these cute cats or dogs.

Arizona Animal Welfare League and Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (AAWL & SPCA) and HALO (Helping Animals Live On) Animal Rescue Empty the Shelter 12-hour Adopt-a-thon Challenge
Sat., August 21, 10 AM - 10 PM
AAWL & SPCA shelter
30 N. 40th Place, Phoenix (just north of Washington Street and east of 40th Street)
Public parking will be available on the NE and NW corners of 40th & Washington streets.
Adoption fees for dogs will be $25, $50 for puppies, $5 for cats, and $25 for kittens. All animals will be spayed or neutered, microchipped, and have at least one set of vaccinations.
602-273-6852, ext 116.
www.AAWL.org