Contra Costa Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for all animals in July at Contra Costa Animal Services, courtesy of a partnership with the Bissell Pet Foundation.
It’s an effort to clear kennel space with the county shelter reaching capacity. CCAS currently has over 200 pets seeking permanent or temporary homes, including over 170 dogs.
CCAS is also seeking qualified foster homes – specifically those that can accommodate large dog breeds – to help alleviate the current shelter population.
“We’ve reached a fever pitch,” said Ben Winkleblack, CCAS director. “With an already crowded shelter and an average daily intake of nearly 20 animals each day, we’re asking for the community’s help in getting as many pets out of the shelter as we possibly can through adoption and foster.”
Interested adopters and fosters can view CCAS’s available pets at www.ccasd.org, or come to meet them at the CCAS adoption center in Martinez. A $25 licensing fee may apply for pet adoptions.
