“This is a major event for us especially this time of year, spring - summer is when we see the majority of animals coming in, babies, people moving,” said Noura Jammal, Richardson’s Animal Services Manager. “We’ve never been able to actually “clear” our shelter, but we have had a significant amount of animals find a home.”Clear the SheltersAdoption fees can vary from location to location, so make sure to check with your city’s shelter.
Richardson’s shelter is waving adoption fees until August 31, which includes vaccination, spay or neuter, micro-chipping, de-worming or providing preventative medication.The shelter has medium-sized to large-sized dogs, including four-year-old German Shepard ‘Heidi’ who has been treated for heartworms, saving her future family about $500 worth of medical costs.Bonzai the cat is 15 year old and weighs 20 pounds.