COUNTY OF GASTON: BISSELL Pet Foundation “Empty the Shelters” Spring National Event

By Press release submission

May 9, 2022

County of Gaston issued the following announcement on May 9.

Shelters across the country are in crisis with overcrowding and other major obstacles, prompting a national call for adoption. BISSELL Pet Foundation is aiming to “Empty the Shelters” by sponsoring reduced adoption fees of $25 from May 2-15, 2022. Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement is one of more than 275 participating shelters across the country participate in this lifesaving event to place deserving pets in loving homes.

WHAT: BISSELL Pet Foundation is hosting its spring “Empty the Shelter” adoption event May 2 – 15, 2022, an effort that has helped more than 83,055 pets find homes in shelters throughout the country. During each nationwide event, BISSELL Pet Foundation sponsors reduced adoption fees for $25 or less. The “Empty the Shelters” event will be hosted in more than 275 shelters in 45 states, including Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement.

WHEN:

May 2, 2022 – May 15, 2022

WHERE:

Gaston County Police Animal Care and Enforcement/Gaston County Animal Shelter

1491 Business Park Court

Gastonia, NC 28052

INTERVIEWS:

We hope you can visit us during one of our “Empty the Shelters” days to get photos, video and more of families meeting and adopting the new members of their family.

Media interested in attending can visit any time during our open shelter hours. Contact Elizabeth Henderson at ehenderson@gcps.org in advance for interviews.

Visuals at the adoption events includes Gaston County Animal Shelter staff and volunteers, potential adopters, animals available for adoption and more.

QUOTE:

“Shelters across the country are over capacity, and highly adoptable pets are at risk as we face one of the largest crises in recent years,” said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “BISSELL Pet Foundation is calling on people to visit their community shelters during ‘Empty the Shelters’ to save a life through adoption. Without you, there is no tomorrow for these deserving pets.”

DETAILS:

Below are some talking points and additional facts about BISSELL Pet Foundation and Gaston County Animal Care and Enforcement.

BISSELL Pet Foundation was founded in 2011 by Cathy Bissell.
“Empty the Shelters” has helped 83,055 pets find homes across the country and in Canada since its inception in 2016.
“Empty the Shelters” provides reduced adoption fees at shelters, typically ranging from $0 to $25 per animal adoption.
Our nation’s shelters are facing an overcrowding crisis. Please consider fostering or donating if you unable to add a pet to your family.
Gaston County Animal Shelter Adoption Fees: Cats/Kittens: $10, Dogs/puppies: $15
Adopters must be pre-approved to adopt.
Applications can be completed online or in person at the Gaston County Animal Shelter.
Hours of operation: Monday-Friday 11-5pm / Saturday 11-2pm

INFO:

Media contacts for BISSELL Pet Foundation:

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