53 Pets Adopted During July Empty the Shelters Event in Walker County

The Walker County Animal Shelter is proud to announce that 53 pets were adopted during the BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters® event,
held last month. In partnership with over 300 shelters and rescues in 40 states, the nation's largest funded adoption event helped 16,027 cats and dogs find loving homes.

Walker County Animal Shelter participated for 10 days and offered reduced-fee adoptions of $25 for kittens and puppies under 4 months old, and $0 on adult dogs and cats.

Empty the Shelters is designed to ease the financial burden on adopters while shining a spotlight on pets who may otherwise be overlooked. The event resulted in 6,824 dog adoptions and 9,203 cat adoptions, offering meaningful relief to participating shelters and helping thousands of pets move from kennel to couch.

"Adoption is a crucial part of ending pet homelessness, and that's why Empty the Shelters continues to be such an important event for us," said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. "We're grateful for the individuals who choose adoption when bringing a pet into their home and for the hundreds of partner organizations who make this effort possible. Shelters are facing immense pressure from overcrowding, staffing shortages, and a constant flow of pets being surrendered due to housing and financial challenges. These adoptions brought much-needed relief and hope. Together, we're proving that shelters are the best place to find your next pet-and that by choosing adoption, you become part of a lifesaving solution."

During Empty the Shelters, Walker County Animal Shelter adopted out two kittens who had lived in the shelter for over two months, as well as a canine resident who was in shelter care for 11 weeks!

"We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of the BISSELL Pet Foundation and Cathy Bissell. Their generosity makes events like this possible for the Walker County community-helping us connect homeless pets with loving families and create more lifesaving outcomes," said Melissa Smith, Shelter Director.