Napa County Animal Shelter To Reduce Pet Adoption Fees This Weekend

NAPA, CA — Pet adoption fees will be reduced or waived at dozens of shelters across California this weekend, including in Napa, thanks to a partnership between Bounty and the Best Friends Animal Society.

To help dogs and cats find forever homes during National Pet Month, Bounty will donate $50 for every dog adopted and $25 for every cat adopted from May 20-22.

In Napa County, the Napa County Animal Shelter will take part in this weekend's promotion to increase adoptions. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 20-22, Napa County Animal Shelter will charge a reduced rate of $50 for all dog adoptions and $25 for all cat adoptions. Regular adoption fees at the Napa shelter vary by the pet's age and range from $65 to $195 for dogs, while cats cost $45-$130.

About 100,000 more pets are at risk of being killed in shelters this year than last year amid staffing shortages and other issues from the pandemic, according to Best Friends Animal Society.

For every pet that gets adopted this weekend, two animals could be saved: the one that gets a home and another that will have more room to occupy a space at a shelter.

"May is one of the highest intake months for animal shelters in America. The sad truth is that shelters get overcrowded when pets aren’t adopted quickly enough, and this can put lives at risk," said Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal Society. "That’s why we’re grateful that Bounty wanted to quickly come to the rescue and pick up or help with adoption fees this month. It'll help Best Friends and our shelter partners get more pets into homes at this critically needed time."

The paper towel company will make donations to more than 300 shelters across the nation, including the Napa County Animal Shelter.

The Best Friends Animal Society offered the following suggested tips to those planning to adopt this weekend.

• Update pet vaccines.
• Test pets for heartworm disease.
• Become informed about flea and tick prevention.
• Make a gradual transition to a new diet when implementing new food.
• Ask about pre-existing medical conditions and request copies of medical records to share with your veterinarian.
• Determine what type of activity level your pet will need.
• Determine whether your new pet will get along with your other pets.

Click here to see which animals the Napa County Animal Shelter currently has available for adoption. The shelter is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.- noon and 1 p.m.-4:45 p.m. (closed noon-1 p.m. for lunch) at 942 Hartle Court in Napa. Call 707-253-4382 to reach the shelter by phone.