Lafayette, Louisiana Shelter Drops Adoption Fee for Dogs for a Few Days

If you have always wanted to rescue a furry friend this might be the right time for you as the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center is offering dogs for adoption without any adoption fees through Tuesday, March 26.

According to officials at the shelter, they are at capacity so they are waiving fees now to make sure that they can adopt out any available dogs to people who are willing to offer a loving home.

You've only got a few days. If you have always wanted a "fur-ever" friend or you want to add another one to your family, now is the time.

If you have been considering adding a dog or cat to your family then you should consider doing so now.

All the pets adopted from LASCC have the following already completed:

• Heartworm tested
• Microchipped
• Dewormed
• Fully vaccinated
• Spayed/Neutered

When you click here, you can see all the sweet dogs and cats that can become a part of your family.

Here are some things to think about from the professionals at the Lafayette Animal Shelter:

• Owning a dog or cat costs more than the initial adoption fee. Food, veterinary care, heartworm/flea prevention, and proper identification—that means a collar with tags and a more permanent form of ID such as microchipping—can add up.
• Time is also a factor. Dogs benefit from several hours of exercise and companionship every day. Cats are healthiest and happiest indoors and love to be treated to energetic play sessions. If your work demands that you travel often, or if you're out of the house most days and evenings, this may not be the right time to adopt.
• It is important to consider whether your children, along with your resident pets, are able to accommodate the addition of a cat or dog to your household.If you can offer a loving home, be sure to check out the Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Clinic to meet and greet the sweethearts waiting for a fur-ever home.

You can go to the care center to see the dogs available for adoption Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Hours on Saturday are from noon until 2 p.m., but these hours are only for people who actually adopting a pet that day.