The Hall County Animal Shelter announced on May 1 that it will offer half-off adoption fees from Friday, May 1, to Saturday, May 16, as part of the Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” campaign.
The event aims to encourage more adoptions and help pets find permanent homes. The shelter is participating in this national initiative with support from the Bissell Pet Foundation, which works with animal shelters across the country to address pet homelessness. According to the organization, nearly 1.3 million pets have been positively impacted through its efforts.
Stephanie Maloch, Hall County Animal Shelter Manager, said: “We’re incredibly grateful for our ongoing partnership with the Bissell Pet Foundation. The shelter has received several grants from the foundation, and it’s just one more way we are able to expand our efforts and bring Hall County’s pets one step closer to finding their forever homes.”
During this two-week period, adoption prices are set at $42 for puppies and small dogs; $12 for large dogs; free for senior dogs; free for urgent dogs or cats; $12 for cats and kittens; and free for senior cats. Maloch said: “All of our adoptable pets come spayed or neutered, microchipped and with their first round of vaccinations. It’s an incredible deal that is priceless in finding loving homes for animals that need a second chance.”
Those interested in adopting can visit the Hall County Animal Shelter Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., or browse available animals online.
In related local education news, enrollment at Hall County schools dropped by 1.9% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the previous year according to data from Georgia Department of Education. Total enrollment was reported at 33,586 students during that period according to Georgia Department of Education.
Demographic data shows Hispanic students made up the largest portion of Hall County’s student body at 51.1%, while white students were second at 36.5%, black students third at 7.9%, and multiracial students accounted for about 3.2% according to Georgia Department of Education.
