Potter League To Take Part In Annual 'Empty The Shelters' Event

MIDDLETOWN, RI — For the next few days, adoption fees at a local shelter will be deeply discounted, as part of the national "Empty the Shelters" event. Middletown's Potter League will be one of the more than 180 shelters in 40 states taking part.

The Bissell Pet Foundation sponsors the event four times each year, lowering adoption fees to encourage people to take home a new furry friend. Through the program, more than 53,000 pets have found a forever home.

From July 9 to 11, all cats and dogs at the Potter League will be available for adoption for just $25 in fees. More information about the event and available animals can be found on the organization's website.

"We are excited to participate in this national event that will lead to even more pets finding new homes," said Brad Shear, the Potter League's CEO. "We appreciated BISSELL Pet Foundations support for homeless animals across the country."

"Empty the Shelters" events have been held since 2016, partnering with 414 shelters across 45 states and part of Canada. The Bissell Pet Foundation hopes to find home for 4,000 animals during the upcoming event.

"BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters events have become a valuable tool for our shelter partners to find loving families for their pets, allowing them to support their community and other shelters who struggle," said Cathy Bissell, the founder of the BISSELL Pet Foundation. "We are excited to have 40 states — the most ever — represented in our July event. Thousands of pets across the country will find forever homes, and that’s what it’s all about."