Free Adoptions: Dallas Animal Shelters Ask For Help With Crowding

DALLAS, — Just in time for the holidays, Dallas Animal Shelter has made it possible to give the best gifts for free. Those gifts are, of course, pets. Because of overcrowding at shelters, Animal Services has announced it will waive adoption fees for more than 200 animals.

For free adoptions, you can take your pick of any animal that has been spayed or neutered, is over 6-years-old or is heavier than 30 pounds. You can also pre-adopt animals, meaning the pet will be available to you once it meets the criteria.

“We are reaching out to the community to help us find homes for the many deserving animals waiting to be adopted,” said Ed Jamison, director of Dallas Animal Services. “Even if people can’t adopt, we’re asking them to encourage their friends who are looking to add a pet to their family to come visit us. We have more dogs coming in every day and need the support of animal lovers, rescues, and all citizens."

DAS saw almost 3,000 new animals come into shelters last month alone, with some days bringing in more than 100 animals. Adoption fees are being waived at both the main adoption center at 1818 N. Westmoreland Road and the PetSmart Everyday Adoption Center at 16821 N. Coit Road. To see hours for both locations, visit www.dallasanimalservices.org.

The free adoption event is expected to last through next week.

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