Animal Friends of the Valleys joins 410+ shelters nationwide participating in “Empty the Shelters” reduced-fee adoption event. Valley News/Courtesy photo
WILDOMAR – Bissell Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is prompting a national call for adoption once again this spring with its “Empty the Shelters” reduced-fee adoption event now through Wednesday, May 15. Animal Friends of the Valleys will participate along with more than 410 shelters in 43 states. To help deserving shelter pets find loving homes, Bissell Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees of $50 or less per cat or dog during each nationwide event.All interested adopters can find more details online at http://www.afv.org.“Our nation’s animal shelters are facing a capacity crisis and need your help now. Adoptions have slowed while a surge in owner surrenders due to families facing economic and housing c
