The Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) is calling on animal lovers to open their homes and hearts this Black Friday. The shelter will hold a special adoption event on November 29 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m., offering discounted adoption fees of just $10.00 for all eligible pets. The fee includes a free one-month supply of heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives, as well as a 10% discount on pet insurance.
Adoptable pets from HSHC come fully vetted, including spay/neuter surgery, microchipping, at least one round of age-appropriate vaccinations, a starter bag of food, and a complimentary wellness exam with a participating veterinarian.
The event, themed “Fill Your Hearts, Not Your Carts,” is aimed at easing the shelter’s overcrowding crisis. Currently housing over 400 animals, HSHC is operating well beyond capacity, with daily arrivals of owner-surrendered and stray animals outpacing adoptions.
“As the shelter continues operating beyond its intended capacity, and pet adoptions are outnumbered every day by new arrivals, the emotional well-being of these animals is declining rapidly,” said Rebecca Stevens, President and CEO of HSHC. “Only those willing to adopt a shelter animal, or add another one to their packs, can save these animals now.”
HSHC is particularly concerned for six animals who are at risk of irreversible emotional decline if they are not adopted soon. These pets, along with hundreds of others of various breeds, ages, and sizes, are waiting for loving homes.
“We need the community to understand that only a steady and continued stream of pet adoptions can help HSHC sustain the number of owner-surrendered and stray animals arriving each day,” Stevens explained. “The shelter is not a forever home, but so many are waiting to the point their health declines—forcing us to consider unthinkable alternatives.”
For those planning to attend the event, HSHC recommends bringing the following items:
- A completed application available at hshcadoptions.com.
- All family members.
- Any current dogs for meet-and-greets.
- Proof of your landlord’s pet policy (if applicable).
- A government-issued ID.
The Humane Society hopes this Black Friday initiative will inspire community members to prioritize giving a home to a pet in need over retail shopping. For more details on the event and adoptable animals, visit HSHC’s website.