Northern Michigan shelters joining May Empty the Shelters event

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Several Northern Michigan animal shelters are among the hundreds that will be taking part in the BISSELL Pet Foundation's spring national “Empty the Shelters” adoption event.

From May 1-15, more than 350 shelters in 45 states will have reduced fees for animal adoptions.

With kitten and puppy season just beginning, animal welfare officials said many organizations will face challenges as they work to keep up with intakes.

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"BISSELL Pet Foundation's ‘Empty the Shelters’ is proven to make a lifesaving difference, and we are thrilled to team up with Dogtopia, who shares our vision to give every pet their best life," said Cathy Bissell, founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation, in a press release. "This is a very difficult time for shelters across the country, with increasing owner surrenders due to the housing crisis and inflation as well as slowed adoption rates. With Dogtopia's partnership, we are hopeful more pets than ever will find homes during this national event."

In Northern Michigan, both the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society in Harbor Springs and the Cheboygan County Humane Society in Cheboygan are participating in the spring Empty the Shelters event.

At the Cheboygan County Humane Society, dogs will be $50 each, and adult cats will have a waived adoption fee for approved adopters.

Those interested in adopting an animal are encouraged to get pre-approved in advance.

For more information about participating shelters, visit bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters.

— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.  

This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: Northern Michigan shelters joining May Empty the Shelters event