Adoption fees at the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter are reduced through July 26 as part of the Bissell Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event — the nation’s largest funded adoption event.
The promotion runs July 5–26 and comes as shelters face capacity challenges. The Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring $20 toward each dog adoption and $10 toward each cat adoption, PRAS says.
Adoption fees during the event are:
- Adult dogs (1 year and older, over 30 lbs): $30
- Small dogs and puppies (under 1 year and/or 30 lbs and under): $70
- Senior dogs (8 years and older): $0
- Adult cats (1 year and older): $40
- Kittens (under 1 year): $50
- Senior cats (8 years and older): $0
The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter is a collaborative venture supported by Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, and York County. The facility is managed and operated by the City of Newport News on behalf of the four jurisdictions…