PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Oregon Humane Society has a special announcement worthy of a tail wag or two.
At their Portland and Salem campuses this weekend, the shelter is reducing adoption fees by 50% for all animals 6 months or older.
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According to OHS, adult pets often get overlooked in the height of kitten season and during the summer months in general.
“Our Portland and Salem campuses are experiencing an increase in requests to bring animals in,” said Director of Adoptions Eleena Fikhman. “But helping more pets is only possible when loving adopters step up to help.”
They add adopters for adult cats are most needed in Salem and for adult dogs in Portland, noting this is a “particularly tough time” for large dogs who have a more difficult time finding a home.
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“For every pet who leaves one of our shelters with a loving family, a kennel is freed up so we can help the next animal in need,” Fikhman said. “Plus, there are so many advantages to adopting an adult cat or dog. They have so much love to give and make wonderful companions.”…