City of Rochester
News Release
City to Waive Pet Adoption Fees Next Week
(Friday July 7, 2023) – Rochester Animal Services will host a free pet adoption event next week, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 10 – 15 at the City’s animal shelter at 184 Verona St. No appointment is necessary.
Thanks to support from Petco Love, formerly Petco Foundation, adoption fees will be waived for cats and dogs.
Visitors should bring a collar, leash or pet carrier to transport their new pets home safely.
To view adoptable pets and start the adoption process online, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/AdoptADog or www.cityofrochester.gov/AdoptACat.
For more information on adopting a pet from Rochester Animal Services, visit www.cityofrochester.gov/petadoption.
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News Media: For more information, contact Communications Director Barbara Pierce at Barbara.Pierce@cityofrochester.gov.