Escambia County Offering Free Adoptions Through BISSELL Pet Foundation

The Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare is excited to partner with the BISSELL Pet Foundation for the "Empty the Shelters" adoption event, offering free adoptions for dogs and cats one year or older beginning Wednesday, Oct. 1 until Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Since its inception in 2016, Empty the Shelters has helped more than 360,000 pets find loving homes and is now the largest funded adoption event in the country. The program partners with more than 815 animal welfare organizations across 49 states and Canada.

The Escambia County Animal Welfare and Adoption Center is located at 200 W. Fairfield Drive. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday, noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit MyEscambia.com/animal-welfare.

For animal welfare news, adoption events, and more, like the Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare on Facebook and follow @EscambiaCountyAnimalWelfare on Instagram.

About BISSELL Pet Foundation:

BISSELL Pet Foundation is a charitable 501©(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to help reduce the number of animals in shelters through pet adoption, spay/neuter programs, microchipping, and crisis and disaster response. Founded in 2011 by Cathy Bissell, BPF is an extension of her long-standing love for animals and commitment to their welfare. BPF has since partnered with more than 5,800 shelters and rescues across the U.S. and Canada to help pets find loving homes. The foundation is supported by generous donors and BISSELL Homecare, Inc., where every purchase saves pets. To learn more, visit https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org.