Adoption fees waived June 27-29 during Petco Love Florida MEGA Adoption Event
From Friday, June 27, through Sunday, June 29, the Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) will be part of a statewide effort whose goal is to find homes for 2,000 shelter pets, the nonprofit has announced.
The Petco Love Florida MEGA Adoption Event will involve nearly 50 animal welfare organizations across 31 counties, a news release points out.
The HSSC is located at 2331 15th St. in Sarasota (34237).
The most recent nationwide data available shows that “Florida ranks 46th in the nation when it comes to saving the lives of pets in shelters,” the release says. “In 2024, more than 35,000 dogs and cats were euthanized in animal shelters across Florida,” the release continues. “With help from Petco Love,” the release notes, “local animal shelters are aiming to close that gap through high-impact adoption events.”
The Humane Society of Sarasota County will be waiving adoption fees for all available animals during its three-day event. Moreover, the release says, the shelter will be open during special hours.
“All pets will be spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go home the same day. No appointments are necessary,” the release adds. All adoptions will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis, it points out.
The hours of the event will be as follows:
- Friday, June 27, noon to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sunday, June 29, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
“In 2024, HSSC found homes for 91 animals during the MEGA Adoption Event,” the release adds. This year, the shelter staff hopes to top that by placing 100 pets into new, loving homes, the release says.