The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is organizing an adoption event called “Clear the Shelters” to tackle challenges they are facing with over-capacity.
“The Palm Springs Animal Shelter is currently in an over-capacity situation,” the City of Palm Springs said on Facebook. “Most of the kennels are doubled and tripled up, and they need your help!”
Partnering to make this event a success is Boozehounds PS, which offered to cover all adoption fees, as it hosts this enormous event set for Aug. 12-13, the city said. The goal is to maximize adoptions to qualified homes.
Those interested can visit the Palm Springs Animal Shelter, located at 4575 East Mesquite Ave., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 12, and 11a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13, according to the announcement.
More than 70 dogs, over 50 cats and 25 small pets will be available for adoption during the event and can be viewed prior to the event on the shelter’s website.
Since 1996, the Friends of the Palm Springs Animal Shelter has actively raised funds to support the operational needs of the shelter, which was initially established in 1961 but proved insufficient for the growing local animal population. In 2009, the City of Palm Springs allocated $5 million for a new shelter design as a Southern California model, the PSAS website said. When construction costs reached $7 million, the Friends launched a major fundraising effort.
Construction began on July 7, 2010, thanks to generous animal-loving donors. In November 2021, an agreement was forged between the city and Friends, resulting in the Friends assuming shelter operations and pioneering a no-kill approach. This unique approach provides a safe haven for all animals, without euthanasia for space or duration, covering adoptable pets, those needing rehabilitation, training or medical care.
The Friends’ commitment to animal welfare is further evident through its animal-friendly event menu policy featuring vegan meals. The shelter’s compassionate operation relies on donations, volunteerism, community involvement and adoptions.
