FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 20, 2014

288 pets were adopted into loving homes during Seattle Humane Society’s free pet Adoption Blitz! The buzz for the free adoption event brought crowds in the hundreds, helping us provide homes for dogs, cats and critters in a three-day period.

Adoption fees were waived on all pets on Seattle Humane’s adoption floor and website over the weekend.

Adoption highlights included 125 kittens placed into homes of their own as well as 29 fabulous senior and long-timer cats and dogs. The oldest pets adopted during the three-day promotion were Amelia, a 14-year-old Himalayan cat; Guapito, a 15-year-old Chihuahua, and Holly, a 15-year-old Jack Russell Terrier!

Every dog and cat adopted from Seattle Humane has been vaccinated, microchipped, health-checked and spayed/neutered. All dogs are temperament-tested and most dog adoptions come with a six-week obedience training course. Most dog and cat adoptions also include one month of free pet insurance.

Thanks to Seattle Humane’s highly skilled adoption staff, dedicated volunteers, and our animal-loving community, the Adoption Blitz was a great success!