🐾 Clear the Shelters Adoption Event 🐾
📅 August 15 & 16, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 York County SPCA
🏡 Find your new best friend during Clear the Shelters!
Join us for this nationwide adoption event dedicated to helping shelter pets find loving homes. During this special two-day event, adoption fees will be waived for all adoptable animals six months of age and older! 🎉
🐶🐱 Kittens and puppies under six months of age will still be available for adoption at their regular adoption fee.
Every adoption creates space for another homeless animal in need. ❤️
📋 Event Information
✨ Adoptions are first come, first served. There will be no holds and no regular adoption appointments during the event.
🚪 Please Note: The shelter will be closed for regular adoption browsing on Friday, August 15, as we will be operating exclusively for the Clear the Shelters event.
📝 We strongly encourage submitting an adoption questionnaire at least 3 days before the event to help speed up the adoption process.
🏠 Some adoptable pets are currently in foster homes. Please check their online profiles before visiting so we can coordinate a meet-and-greet if needed.
🐾 Most pets can go home the same day! However, unaltered animals cannot leave the shelter until they have been spayed or neutered. If your new family member is awaiting surgery, we’ll schedule a pickup date with you.
🩺 If it has been more than 30 days since your adopted pet’s last veterinary exam, we’ll provide a complimentary wellness exam within 14 days of adoption.
💳 Cashless payments only for merchandise, carriers, and other purchases.
🐶 Adopting a Dog?
🔗 View Adoptable Dogs:
https://ycspca.org/adoptable-pets/?_species=dog
📝 Complete a Dog Adoption Questionnaire:
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/YORK/Dog
🦴 Bring your own collar and leash if you plan to adopt.
⭐ Have your top 4–5 favorite dogs in mind before you arrive!
🐱 Adopting a Cat?
🔗 View Adoptable Cats:
https://ycspca.org/adoptable-pets/?_species=cat
📝 Complete a Cat Adoption Questionnaire:
https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/YORK/Cat
📦 Bring Your Own Carrier! We have a limited number of cardboard carriers available for purchase for $8.
❤️ Having your top 3–4 favorite cats picked out ahead of time can help make your visit even smoother.
🐰 Adopting a Small Animal?
🔗 View Adoptable Small Animals:
https://ycspca.org/adoptable-pets/?_species=rabbit–domestic
📝 Complete a Small Animal Adoption Questionnaire:
https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/YORK/Small%20Mammal
📦 Bringing your own carrier or appropriate transport enclosure is encouraged.
💙 A Few Final Reminders
🤝 Please be patient with our staff and volunteers as we work to help every family find the perfect match.
🐾 Every adoption changes a life… not only for the pet you bring home, but for the next animal who now has space to receive care at the York County SPCA.
We can’t wait to celebrate Clear the Shelters with you and help more pets find the loving homes they deserve! ❤️🐶🐱🐰
