08/14/2024
CHICAGO — The Anti-Cruelty Society is waiving adoption fees Saturday at a “Clear the Shelters” event aimed at helping animals impacted by Hurricane Debby.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at their River North location, which is at 510 N. LaSalle.
In wake of Hurricane Debby, the BISSELL Pet Foundation stepped in to help transfer animals from shelters in coastal South Carolina affected by rising floodwaters.
“Impacted pets in coastal South Carolina animal shelters were left with no place to go due to rising floodwaters following Tropical Storm Debby,” said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “We are grateful to Anti-Cruelty for opening their doors to help us save these pets who wouldn’t have had a chance without us.”
The event will offer a wide variety of animals for adoption — including puppies, adult dogs, cats, kittens, guinea pigs, rabbits and more. Their goal is to place at least 175 pets into forever homes.
Food will be provided by portilloshotdogs at the event.