JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Humane Society is hosting three pet adoption events this Halloween weekend, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, across two locations.
The events offer waived and discounted adoption fees for cats, kittens and dogs.
The humane society says adoptions will be handled on a first-come, first-served basis throughout the weekend, though additional fees may apply.
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At the shelter’s main facility, located at 8464 Beach Blvd., dog adopters can participate in “The Great Pumpkin Paw-ty” on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors adopting a dog will select their adoption fee by drawing from a trick-or-treat basket.
The Beach Blvd. location is also hosting “Missy’s Free Cat and Kitten Adoptions” on Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All adoption fees for cats and kittens are waived during the event, which is sponsored annually by a local family in memory of their cat, Missy.
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An off-site mobile adoption event, “Meet Your New Best Friend,” will take place Sunday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walmart, located at 13490 Beach Blvd. Adoption fees for all dogs present at the mobile event will be waived on-site.
Prospective pet parents can preview available animals online before attending any of the events.
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