Good News! Minneapolis Makes Pet Adoption FREE for Locals to Ease Shelter Crowding
Hey Minneapolis! Ready to meet your new best friend? Adoption fees are now $0 for locals – let’s find these furry pals their forever homes! 🐾🏡❤️
Minneapolis, Minnesota – Finding a new four-legged family member just got easier – and cheaper! The city’s animal shelter, struggling with too many pets and not enough space, has decided to wave goodbye to adoption fees for locals. This move aims to find homes for the dozens of animals crowding the shelter and those staying with foster families.
The Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (212 17th Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411) is overflowing, with pets coming in faster than they’re going out. The mayor shared that the pandemic pets phenomenon, where folks adopted pets while home but are now unable to care for them upon returning to work, has contributed to the shelter’s high occupancy.
To tackle this, Minneapolis is inviting its residents to adopt a pet for free, adding new furry members to their families without the burden of adoption fees. Even the mayor chipped in with a personal story, mentioning how adopting a cat named Ronda added joy to his life.
To support the shelter’s operation and ensure the wellbeing of its animals, the city has also unlocked $600,000 in funding. This budget will cover everything from staff salaries to pet food, making sure the shelter can continue its mission.
The shelter is hiring more staff and extending its hours to welcome potential pet parents at times that work for them.
While locals get the perk of free adoptions, non-residents can also adopt at reduced fees. And the process? Simple. Just pop by the shelter during its open hours and pick your new best friend.
So, Minneapolis folks, here’s your chance to make a difference. Swing by the shelter, adopt a pet, and spread a little more love in the Twin Cities!
