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We're waiving ALL animal adoption fees on Saturday, August 24, and Sunday, August 25!

August is National Clear the Shelters Month, and we need our community to find homes for all the adoptable animals in our care!

Saturday, August 24 and Sunday, August 25
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

These events are first come, first serve for our available animals.

CASHLESS PAYMENTS ONLY

- We can only accept cashless payments (for purchasing dog licenses, bloodwork, collars, leashes, cardboard carriers, etc.). All adoption fees are WAIVED for this event.

ANIMALS IN FOSTER CARE

- Please note animal locations in their website listings. Most of our adoptable pets are at the Brougher Companion Animal Shelter. However, others are in foster homes and would require a meeting at another. In these incidences, we would still honor the waived adoption fee.

If you plan on attending, please take note of the following:

ADOPTING DOGS

- Browse adoptable dogs: https://ycspca.org/adopt/available-dogs.html

- Please complete a general dog adoption questionnaire HERE -> https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/YORK/Dog at least THREE DAYS IN ADVANCE of the event to allow our staff to have ample time to review the questionnaire and touch base with any questions.

- Though it is not required, we recommend bringing all human and canine members of your household to ensure the dog is the right fit for your whole family.

- If you bring a dog - they must have a collar and be ON A LEASH. **PLEASE NO RETRACTABLE LEASHES IF POSSIBLE – for the dog meets, slip-lead leashes are preferred. * When you arrive, first stop at the welcome/check-in table before browsing the kennel. Please leave your dog(s) in your vehicle with the A/C running until you can grab them for a meet and greet. You may walk them around the grass areas to the right of our building until they are ready for a meet.

- PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN COLLAR AND LEASH IF YOU PLAN ON ADOPTING A NEW DOG! We have limited available for purchase.

- If you are interested in more than one dog, please have a list of your top 4-5 dogs in mind so our staff can better assist you. You can walk through the kennel to see our available dogs!

- Once you enter the shelter, staff and volunteers will be available to assist you. Most dogs will be able to go home on the event day. However, some may require pick-up on another day. Please be patient with our staff and volunteers.

ADOPTING CATS

- Browse adoptable cats: https://ycspca.org/adopt/available-cats.html

**Please note when viewing available cats on our website whether they are located at the York County SPCA or one of our satellite locations (Petco & PetSmart). **

- Please complete a general cat adoption questionnaire HERE -> https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/YORK/Cat at least THREE DAYS IN ADVANCE of the event to allow our staff to have ample time to review the questionnaire and touch base with any questions.

- BYOC (Bring Your Own Carrier) is encouraged. However, we will have premade cardboard carriers for sale if needed!

- Though it is not required, we recommend bringing all household members to ensure the cat fits your whole family.

- If you are interested in more than one cat, please have a list of your TOP 3-4 CATS in mind so our staff can better assist you. You can browse the cattery to see all our adoptable cats!

- Once you enter the shelter, we will have staff and volunteers there to assist you with check-in and direct you through the cattery to arrange a meeting with the cat(s) you want to see.

ADOPTING SMALL ANIMALS

- Browse adoptable small animals: https://ycspca.org/adopt/other-available-animals.html

- Please complete a general small animal adoption application HERE -> https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/YORK/Rabbit at least THREE DAYS IN ADVANCE of the event to allow our staff to have ample time to review it and pre-approve you.

- BYOC (Bring Your Own Carrier) is encouraged. However, we will have premade cardboard carriers for sale if needed!

- Once you enter the shelter, our staff can walk you through meeting our small animals before choosing the one(s) you want to adopt.

ABOUT CLEAR THE SHELTERS

- NBCUniversal Local is teaming up with hundreds of shelters nationwide to host Clear The Shelters in August 2024, a nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign that helps find loving homes for animals in need. This year, they are celebrating their 10th Anniversary! More than 1 million pets have found their forever homes since 2015. To learn more, visit their website at www.cleartheshelters.com.