Seattle Humane is trimming adoption fees so dogs like Nori have another chance. Images: Courtesy of Seattle Humane
Seattle Humane is cutting adoption fees — and hoping some long-waiting pets finally get their shot at a home.
The big picture: The Bellevue-based shelter is offering discounted adoption fees through July 3 — including adult dogs for $250 and adult cats for $125 — as it faces slower adoption demand and more requests to take in animals from shelters at capacity.
Some longer-stay pets also have name-your-own adoption fees.
State of play: Large dogs can be especially difficult to place because they're more expensive and often face size or breed restrictions in housing, Ali Waszmer, Seattle Humane's shelter programs and operations director, told Axios.
"People are facing more housing and financial insecurity, so we're working to reduce barriers by discounting our adoption fees for puppies, adult dogs and adult cats," Waszmer said.
Case in Point: Nori, an Australian Cattle Dog mix, has been waiting 488 days for a home, making him Seattle Humane's longest-tenured resident.
He's a little shy at first, but belly rubs bring out his wiggly side, per the shelter. Add a hiking trail and some fresh fruit, and you've pretty much won him over.
Nori isn't the only pet looking for a match.
Sabrina, a 3-year-old dog who thrives in quieter settings, and Portia, a 16-year-old cat who enjoys bird-watching and affection, are also available for adoption.
