Free Adoption Week Kicks off at Columbia-Greene Humane Society

What is the Subaru Loves Pets Initiative?

When October rolls around every year, Subaru dealerships go to the dogs...well, the pets but you get what we're trying to say.

Every October the car dealership participates in the Subaru Loves Pets Initiative. According to their website, the initiative brings Subaru retailers and local animal welfare organizations together to "help prepare shelter pets for adoption through grants administered by the ASPCA."

They also host pet adoption "microchipping, or other types of events in their stores to help ensure more pets can find loving homes in their communities."

Thanks to the initiative, a local animal shelter will have an easier time finding dogs their forever home.

Pet Adoption Fees Waived at Columbia-Greene Humane Society

In a press release posted to their social media accounts, The Columbia-Greene Humane Society announced Free Adoption Week.

The even will begin on Saturday, October 18th and run through Saturday, October 25th.

In those 7 days all cats, dogs and small animals will be available for adoption at no cost.

According to the press release Free Adoption Week is possible thanks to Subaru. In the press release Columbia-Greene Humane Society writes:

This special event has been made possible through the generous support of Subaru, as a part of their nationwide Subaru Loves Pets® initiative, which aims to support animal welfare organizations and help shelter pets find loving homes.

Interested in Adopting a Pet During Free Pet Adoption Week?

If you're interested in adopting during this time, Columbia-Greene Humane Society suggests potential adopters to fill out an adoption application in advance.

Applications can be found at CGHS.org.

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