News Summary
The Empty the Shelters national adoption event is taking place until October 15, offering reduced or waived fees for potential pet adopters. Sponsored by the BISSELL Pet Foundation, the event includes PAWS of Coronado among over 300 participating organizations. Visitors can explore a variety of pets and complete adoption applications online. All adopted animals will be vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered. In June 2025, another event will take place, aiming to find homes for approximately 5,000 pets statewide.
Coronado, California – The Empty the Shelters national adoption event is currently taking place, providing an opportunity for potential pet owners to adopt animals at reduced or waived fees. This event is running until October 15, and is sponsored by the BISSELL Pet Foundation, which is covering adoption fees at over 300 organizations, including PAWS of Coronado.
PAWS of Coronado invites the public to visit their facility on Thursdays until 7 pm and on Mondays, making it the only shelter in the area open on Mondays. Visitors to PAWS can find a variety of pets, including dogs, cats, and kittens, available for adoption. Those interested in adopting can browse the available animals and complete an adoption application through the PAWS website at pawsofcoronado.org.
The adoption process at PAWS of Coronado operates on a first-come, first-served basis. All animals adopted during this event will be fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered, ensuring that new pet owners bring home healthy pets. Additionally, PAWS of Coronado has plans to waive adoption fees during the upcoming California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 7, 2025. This initiative will see participation from over 150 animal shelters throughout California, collectively aiming to find homes for approximately 5,000 pets statewide.
In 2024, the previous California Adopt-a-Pet Day was a success, resulting in more than 2,300 adoptions across the state. As part of this event, participating shelters will have no adoption fees, which provides a valuable chance for pets to transition into loving homes. PAWS of Coronado typically ensures that animals are vaccinated, spayed/neutered, and microchipped before adoption, offering peace of mind for new pet parents.
For those interested in learning more about available pets for adoption, PAWS of Coronado can be contacted at 619-435-8247. The center emphasizes the importance of animal welfare and encourages the community to consider adopting pets from local shelters. In addition to adoption services, PAWS of Coronado also engages in community partnerships to raise awareness about pet adoption and related educational initiatives.
Recently, PAWS has placed over 450 animals in loving homes this year, as of September 2025. They actively encourage community involvement and volunteer work while offering donation opportunities to support their mission. Upcoming events include the annual Ruff Run, where participants can enjoy a day of running or walking with their dogs.
In conclusion, the Empty the Shelters event presents a unique opportunity for potential pet adopters to bring a new furry friend into their lives while contributing to animal welfare efforts. As the event continues through October 15, the community is urged to take advantage of this chance to adopt from PAWS of Coronado and other participating shelters across the nation.
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- Paws of Coronado Waives Adoption Fees
- Clear the Shelters – NBC San Diego
- Pet Adoption Center Closure – KRQE
- Albuquerque Animal Welfare Waives Fees – KOB
- Adoption Rates Up at PAWS – Coronado Times
- Wikipedia: Animal Shelter
- Google Search: Animal Adoption
- Google Scholar: Animal Welfare
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Pet Adoption
- Google News: Animal Shelters
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