QC rescues are part of the Empty the Shelters initiative

To support the nation’s animal shelters and help pets find loving homes, BISSELL Pet
Foundation will host its Spring National Empty the Shelters reduced-fee adoption event from
May 1-15, according to a news release.

Both the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, Milan, and Humane Society of Scott County, Davenport, will participate, according to the BISSELL Empty the Shelters website.

Both shelters will participate May 1-15 with special lowered fees for adult animals.

The Quad City Animal Welfare Center Adoption & Education Center is at 724 W. 2nd Ave., Milan, and the Humane Society of Scott County is at 2802 W. Central Park Ave., Davenport.

“Our nation’s animal shelters are facing a capacity crisis and need your help now. Adoptions
have slowed while a surge in owner surrenders due to families facing economic and housing
challenges has left tens of thousands of highly adoptable pets desperate to find homes,” said
Cathy Bissell, founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. “Our Spring National ‘Empty the Shelters’ will
support the adoption of thousands of pets across the country, helping shelters in this critical
time. Opening your home to a shelter pet saves a life and creates lifesaving space to help
another pet in need.”

For more information about the Quad City Animal Welfare Center, visit here. For more information about the Humane Society of Scott County, visit here.

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