Roice-Hurst Humane Society partnered with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to offer fee-waived pet adoptions every other weekend in September and October as part of the ASPCA’s nationwide Rescue Effect campaign.

Upcoming fee-waived adoption weekends will take place Sept. 20-21, Oct. 4-5, and Oct. 18-19 at Roice-Hurst from 12 to 4 p.m. each day.

The ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of pet adoption and place more animals into loving homes. The initiative highlights the reality that when one pet is adopted, space and resources open for another pet in need.

The first of six fee-waived weekends took place Aug. 9-10 and resulted in 14 adoptions. Cat adoptions were especially popular, with just three adoptable cats remaining by the end of the weekend. With space available, the shelter was able to welcome new cats to take their place, exemplifying the Rescue Effect in action.

“Every adoption opens up resources for another pet waiting for help. That’s why we’re so grateful to the ASPCA for making adoption more accessible and appealing for families ready to welcome a new pet during these fee-waived weekends,” said Jenna Kretschman, communications coordinator at Roice-Hurst Humane Society. “Adoptions at Roice-Hurst come with a lot of value, so with fees covered, we highly encourage the community to take advantage of this fantastic deal.”

Typical adoption fees at Roice-Hurst range from $85 to $300, depending on a pet’s age and species. Each adoption includes not only the love and companionship of a new pet, but also: a spay/neuter surgery; age-appropriate vaccinations; microchip; deworming; a free wellness exam at a local partner veterinary clinic of the adopter’s choice; a month of free behavior counseling; and access to a customized post-adoption support platform called Petszel.

Regular matchmaking and adoption procedures still apply, and only on-site pets are eligible for the promotion. The shelter is located at 362 28 Road in Grand Junction. Potential adopters can browse adoptable pets at RHhumanesociety.org/adopt.