LOS ANGELES, CA — The city of Los Angeles has teamed up with the Paula Kent Meehan Pet Care Foundation for a month-long adoption event aimed at finding loving homes for pets in need. The Biggies and Meow-Meows Adoption event, running through July 31, offers reduced adoption fees for dogs and cats at the city’s six animal shelters, encouraging residents to open their hearts and homes to furry companions.
With adoption fees as low as $51 for dogs over 40 pounds, $75 for puppies, $12.50 for cats, and $25 for kittens, the event makes it easier for potential pet owners to welcome a new four-legged friend into their lives. Staycee Dains, general manager for the Department of Animal Services, emphasized the collaborative effort required to find homes for the animals in their care, highlighting the importance of community support in addressing shelter overcrowding.
Pets adopted from LA Animal Services come fully equipped with essential care, including spaying or neutering, vaccinations, licensing, and microchipping. Additionally, adopters receive valuable resources such as discounts from Petco, a VCA Healthy Start Certificate for veterinary care, and a complimentary dog or cat bed donated by Chewy and Greater Good Charities.
Bill Crowe, director of The Paula Kent Meehan Pet Care Foundation, emphasized the life-saving impact of pet adoption, urging individuals to consider giving a forever home to a deserving animal. By participating in this adoption event, residents not only gain a loyal companion but also contribute to freeing up space in city shelters for animals in need of refuge.
The initiative not only promotes the well-being of individual pets but also underscores the broader benefits of pet adoption for the community at large. As families welcome these animals into their homes, they are fostering a culture of compassion, responsibility, and companionship that extends beyond the shelter walls.