LAFAYETTE ANIMAL SHELTER AND CARE CENTER JOINS BISSELL PET FOUNDATION TO OFFER WAIVED ADOPTION FEES

Lafayette, LA – BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is once again prompting a nationwide call for adoption through its Empty the Shelters event, running May 1-15, 2025. The Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center (LASCC) will participate alongside 380+ shelters across 43 states to help pets find loving homes through reduced adoption fees of $70 or less, generously sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation.

LASCC will participate from May 1-15, offering $0 adoptions for cats and dogs. Visit www.lafayettela.gov/lascc/default to view adoptable pets and learn more.

"Every time we host Empty the Shelters, it affirms the importance of this lifesaving program," said Cathy Bissell, Founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. "During the two-week event in May, tens of thousands of pets of all kinds, many who've waited far too long, will find the loving homes they deserve. Empty the Shelters has created real momentum around adoption, helping our nation's overcrowded shelters save more lives. We are proud to keep expanding this life-changing effort and grateful to everyone who makes it possible by adopting or donating." 

Locally, LASCC plays a vital role in protecting animal welfare, reuniting lost pets with their owners, and reducing the population of stray animals in our neighborhoods. A strong, well-supported animal shelter improves public safety, enhances community health, and offers compassionate solutions for animals in need. Events like Empty the Shelters not only reduce overcrowding but also raise awareness about the shelter’s year-round efforts to serve both pets and people in Lafayette Parish.

The LASCC, located at 410 N Dugas Road, is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. All adoptable animals are fully vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed/neutered.

“This Spring Empty the Shelters Event is perfect timing! Our dog kennels are FULL with such a variety of breeds and characteristics,” said LASCC Shelter Supervisor Shelley Delahoussaye. “Are you looking for a fun, family dog? We have it. Are you looking for a quiet, chill dog? We have that too. Spring is also the beginning of ‘kitten season’ and we have an abundance of fine felines available for adoption. We can’t wait to find your perfect match!”

Since its inception in 2016, Empty the Shelters has helped more than 323,000 pets find loving homes and is now the largest funded adoption event in the country. The program partners with more than 815 animal welfare organizations across 49 states and Canada.

BISSELL Pet Foundation and LASCC urge families to research the pet they are interested in adopting, as well as adoption requirements. For more information on adopting or donating to Empty the Shelters, visit www.bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters and www.lafayettela.gov/lascc/default.

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