Clear the Shelters: loving animals at Brightside seeking their ‘fur’-ever homes
Jillian Fortner
(update: adding video, comments from Brightside)
REDMOND, Ore (KTVZ) – Since 2015, NBC’s Clear the Shelters has helped nearly 1.2 million pets find homes. This August, KTVZ is featuring Central Oregon shelters working to do the same.
At Brightside Animal Shelter this month, adoption fees are discounted, and your price is decided by one spin of the wheel.
“It will give you a different percentage off, rates ranging from 5% up to 50% off the adoption fee,” said Paige Kidd, Development and Volunteer Manager for Brightside Animal Shelter.
The shelter reports more animals have been coming through their doors this summer.
“We have seen a lot of animals coming in from the community, from different rescues, owner surrenders, strays,” Kidd said.
Those looking to adopt will need to fill out a questionnaire and meet with an adoption counselor.
“One of our adoption counselors will sit down with you, walk you through getting them settled in, what it looks like to be an owner,” said Kidd.
Even if you cannot adopt, there are other ways to support the shelter, including becoming a foster. They’re also looking for volunteers to help at the shelter or their thrift store.
Learn more about Clear the Shelters here.