Pets

Empty The Shelters At 10 Participating Shelters In Illinois This Week

The Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced fees at several shelters for the next 11 days.

Participating shelters can charge $50 to match a fully vaccinated and spay or neutered pet with a family.
Participating shelters can charge $50 to match a fully vaccinated and spay or neutered pet with a family. (Shutterstock)

CHICAGO (CBS) — It's a push to Empty the Shelters and give pets a chance to find a loving home.

For the next eleven days, the Bissell Pet Foundation is sponsoring reduced fees at 10 shelters in Illinois. Participating shelters can charge $50 to match a fully vaccinated and spay or neutered pet with a family.

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