CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BISSELL Pet Foundation is bringing back its signature Empty the Shelters® adoption event from July 5–26, 2026, according to the McKamey Animal Center (MAC).
They say during the event, BISSELL Pet Foundation will sponsor reduced adoption fees of $70 or less for cats and dogs. All pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped.
From July 5 through July 26, McKamey Animal Center is offering special adoption opportunities to help more pets find homes.
Adult dogs and cats are free to adopt thanks to the generosity of the BISSELL Pet Foundation, the MAC says.
Puppies and kittens are also available with a $70 adoption fee, and kittens continue to be part of their BOGO adoption special all month long.
“Every summer, shelters face the greatest pressure of pet overpopulation,” said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “We are deeply committed to addressing the root causes of overcrowding through spay and neuter — but until prevention can meet the scale of the crisis, our adoption events are a lifeline for shelters and the pets in their care. We hope you’ll open your heart and your home to a shelter pet this summer.”
They say the Empty the Shelters is the nation’s largest funded adoption event and has helped more than 400,000 pets find homes across the U.S. and Canada since its inception in 2016.
“We’re thrilled to once again be part of Empty the Shelters,” said Aerial Brown, Marketing Coordinator at McKamey Animal Center. “More than anything, we hope to see our long-term dogs finally get the chance they’ve been waiting for. Many of them have spent months watching other pets leave while they remain behind. Maybe this time will be their turn. Every adoption creates space for another animal in need, and we’re looking forward to seeing as many pets as possible head home with their new families.”
