Hempstead Town Waiving Pet Adoption Fees All Summer At Shelter

Town of Hempstead Supervisor Laura Gillen kicked off the town’s annual "Summer of Love" adoption event, where the town's Animal Shelter waives all pet adoption fees, totaling about $100, during these "dog days of summer."

The summer-long event, which will run from June 3 through Labor Day on Sept. 2, will also include free rabies vaccinations and micro-chipping, as well as free spaying and neutering for all animals that are adopted.

“As the largest municipal animal shelter on Long Island, there are plenty of opportunities to give a loving cat or dog a forever-home," said Gillen. "Saving one pet may not change the world, but it will surely change that pet’s world forever.”

Adopters can take a look at the shelter pets still available for adoption by visiting the shelter's website or Facebook page. For more information, you can call the shelter at 516-785-5220.