CHICAGO (CBS) – Empty The Shelters week begins on Monday.
More than 275 shelters across the country are taking part in the nationwide event.
This is a chance for pets to find a favorite home forever.
To prevent overcrowding, many shelters in the area offer reduced adoption fees until Friday, ranging from free to $ 25.
The event is attended by local shelters:
- Friends of Chicago Animal Care and Control
- Winneba County Animal Welfare Service
- Animal shelter
- Orphans of the Storm
- One tail at a time
- Society for Combating Cruelty
- Tree House Humane Society
- Peoria County Animal Welfare Services
- Humane Society Metro East
- Humane Society of the Southern Suburbs
- St. Clair County Animal Adoption Center
You can find a complete list of the shelters involved by location here.