Purring time to adopt a pet

UMATILLA COUNTY – Now more than ever, local animal rights activists are urging people to consider adopting shelter animals.

The Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter is once again participating in Empty the Shelters, an initiative through the Bissell Pet Foundation. From May 1 to May 15, people who rescue an animal from PAWS will receive a significant discount on adoption fees. Although puppies are excluded from this promotion, the adoption fee for adult dogs and kittens is $50 – which usually ranges from $120 to more than $200 – and adult cats cost $25, a savings of $45 or more.