Waived Adoption Fee Event Planned At Fairfax Animal Shelter

FAIRFAX, VA — Adoption fees will be waived during a Clear the Shelters event at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter Saturday.

The animal shelter is partnering with NBC4 and Telemundo44 on Clear the Shelters from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Nearly 100 pets are available at the animal shelter, including dogs, cats, kittens, rabbits, guinea pigs, parakeets and even roosters.

Adoption fees for dogs are normally $200 for dogs 2 to 6 months, $150 for 7 months to 5 years and $100 for 6 years or older. Cat fees are $150 for 2 to 6 months, $75 for 7 months to 5 years, and $50 for 6 years or older. Rabbits cost $30, guinea pigs cost $15, ferrets, chinchillas and hedgehogs cost $40, and small animals like hamsters and mice cost $5. Birds range from $10 for small birds like finches and parakeets to $75 for medium birds and $150 for large birds such as cockatoos.

Same-day adoptions are available from the animal shelter. To learn more about the adoption process, visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/animalshelter/adopt/steps.

Below, we're highlighting some of the animal shelter's adoptable pets. Visit the Clear the Shelters event Saturday to meet them in person.

Ronaldo, 8-year-old Siberian Husky

Ronaldo is essentially an 8-year-old puppy. He gets along with children and dogs, although he prefers dogs with a calm vibe like him.

Pila, 1-year-old Domestic Shorthair

Pila is a quiet cat at first, but once he's comfortable, he'll become your shadow and follow you around. He would love to go to a home with older children and a family who will give him forehead scratches.

Herbert, Guinea Pig

This sweet guinea pig would like to find an owner who loves him as much as his last owner. Herbert lived with several other guinea pigs and would do well with children, but the guinea pigs would do better in a home without larger pets.

Claire, Budgerigar

Lucy, Budgerigar

Colorful parakeet Claire and her friend Lucy came to the animal shelter after being found as strays in a box on a trail. They are looking for a home together where they can continue to chatter.