JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The City of Jacksonville’s Animal Care and Protective Services will host a special adoption event this Labor Day weekend as part of the nationwide “Clear the Shelters” campaign.
ACPS will waive all adoption fees from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. Please note a $20 city license fee may still apply for Duval County residents.
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According to the city, ACPS currently has almost 200 dogs and 70 cats in the shelter.
“This is the time of year when shelters across the country see an increase in intake, and we’re hoping that many of our pets are able to find their families this weekend,” Chief Michael Bricker said.
Event Details
What: “Clear the Shelters” pet adoption event
Where: ACPS at 2020 Forest Street in Jacksonville
When: Aug. 30 to Sept. 2
Time: Friday: 12-7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Monday: 12 to 4 p.m.
Since 2015, more than 1 million shelter pets have found homes through Clear the Shelters, according to a release.