LASCC JOINS BISSELL PET FOUNDATION’S EMPTY THE SHELTERS ADOPTION EVENT
LAFAYETTE ANIMAL SHELTER & CARE CENTER JOINS BISSELL PET FOUNDATION’S EMPTY THE SHELTERS ADOPTION EVENT JULY 5-26
Shelters nationwide reduce adoption fees and find loving homes for pets.
Lafayette, LA – BISSELL Pet Foundation, a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, is bringing back its signature Empty the Shelters® adoption event from July 5–26, 2026. The Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center (LASCC) will join more than 307 shelters across the nation to help pets find loving homes through reduced adoption fees, generously sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation.
LASCC is proud to participate in this nationwide effort at a time when animal shelters are experiencing some of their highest intake numbers of the year. During the summer months, shelters often see an increase in litters, owner surrenders, and stray animals, creating additional demands on space and resources. Through Empty the Shelters, BISSELL Pet Foundation is sponsoring FREE adoptions for cats and dogs, helping more pets find homes while easing capacity challenges at shelters across the country.
“Every pet deserves the opportunity to be part of a loving family. Empty the Shelters gives our community a chance to make a life-changing difference for an animal while welcoming a new companion into their home,” said Lafayette Animal Shelter Manager Shelley Delahoussaye. “We're grateful for BISSELL Pet Foundation's continued support in helping more pets find the fresh start they deserve."
LASCC will be open for the free adoption event from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 12:00-2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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. Sponsored by BISSELL Pet Foundation, the program works with hundreds of animal welfare organizations to reduce adoption fees and make pet adoption accessible to more families.
Residents interested in adopting are encouraged to visit LASCC during the event to meet available pets and learn more about the adoption process. All adopted pets will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped before going home. For more information about available pets, adoption requirements, or ways to support the shelter, visit lafayettela.gov/LASCC.
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About BISSELL Pet Foundation:
BISSELL Pet Foundation is a charitable 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to help reduce the number of animals in shelters through pet adoption, spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping and emergency support. Founded in 2011 by Cathy Bissell, BPF is an extension of her long-standing love for animals and commitment to their welfare. BPF has since partnered with more than 6,025 shelters and rescues across the U.S. and Canada to help pets find loving homes. The foundation is supported by generous donors and BISSELL Inc. where every purchase saves pets. To learn more, visit www.bissellpetfoundation.org.
