21 MD Animal Shelters Waiving Adoption Fees for Felines in July

After finding homes for 2,590 cats and kittens in Maryland last July, Baltimore County Animal Services, Baltimore Humane Society, BARCS and the Maryland SPCA—all members of the Baltimore Animal Welfare Alliance (BAWA)—have once again partnered and invited other animal shelters in Maryland to join them for the third annual Maryland 2,000: Saving Lives Across Maryland adoption event. Participating shelters will be waiving adoption fees for all cats and kittens adopted in July.

"Summer is one of the busiest times of the year for animal shelters," said Christine Decorse, executive director of Baltimore Humane Society. "Known as 'Kitten Season,' it's when most kittens are born and when animal shelters in Maryland see a huge influx of kittens and cats coming through their doors."

"It's critical that we find homes for the cats and kittens currently in our shelters, so we can continue to take in and save other felines who need our help," said Dr. Lucia Donatelli, acting division chief with Baltimore County Animal Services. "The Maryland 2,000 is a way for our shelters to come together to raise awareness about shelter overcrowding and encourage families to consider adopting a cat or kitten from their local animal shelter."

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Editor's note: Humane Society of Wicomico County is on the list