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SARASOTA/CHARLOTTE COUNTY (SNN TV) – “Empty the Shelters” is the name of the game — and that means for you, pet adoptions are a lot cheaper.

From July 6 through July 31, pet adoptions at the Humane Society of Sarasota County and the Animal Welfare League Of Charlotte County will be $25 dollars or less. The $25 dollar adoption fee will be for all cats and also adult dogs over 25 pounds.

This is part of a nationwide summer campaign led by national animal welfare group BISSELL Pet Foundation. 335 shelters in 44 states are taking part in this initiative which started in 2016.

The Humane Society of Sarasota County is located at 2331 15th Street in Sarasota and is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. You can visit their website here for more information.

The Animal Welfare League of Charlotte County is at 3519 Drance Street in Port Charlotte. They’re open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily but will be closed on Independence Day. Click here for their website.