Minneapolis aiming to ‘clear the shelter’ with weekend pet adoption event
Smokey is one of the animals up for adoption June 9-10 at the Minneapolis shelter. (City of Minneapolis)
Minneapolis is making another push to get as many of its animals into their forever homes this weekend.
Starting Friday, Minneapolis Animal Care & Control is hosting a “Clear the Shelter” weekend by waiving adoption fees, except for a license purchase for city residents.
According to the city, anyone wishing to adopt an animal can visit the city shelter at 212 17th Ave. N. any time from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, no appointment needed.
Visitors will be paired with a staff member or volunteer “matchmaker” to help them meet adoptable animals.
One of those animals is Smokey, pictured above. Minneapolis Animal Care & Control says Smokey warms up to new people quickly and enjoys fenced yards and car rides.
To see a list of other adoptable animals in Minneapolis, click here.