The Humane Society of Henderson County will hold a holiday-themed adoption event Saturday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., inviting families to meet adoptable dogs and cats and to complete adoptions on site. The three-hour event in Henderson, Kentucky, is promoted as pairing reduced adoption fees with family-friendly activities as part of a seasonal adoption effort.

Organizers said the day’s adoptions will be offered at reduced rates, with fees for dogs and cats advertised in the shelter’s and partners’ event materials as low as $0 and up to around $50. In addition to reduced fees, the shelter will host a Stocking Stuffer Sale featuring items priced at $5, and a Holiday Card and Ornament Station where visitors can make keepsakes while meeting animals available for adoption.

Volunteers and shelter staff will staff adoption tables and the craft station throughout the three-hour window. Visitors will have the opportunity to speak with staff about adoption requirements, and some adoptions may be completed in accordance with the shelter’s standard procedures. The shelter has promoted the event as a practical chance to pair animals with permanent homes before the holidays, when many families consider adding a pet to the household.

Throughout the day, the Stocking Stuffer Sale will offer low-cost items intended to raise funds for the shelter’s ongoing care and programs. The Holiday Card and Ornament Station is designed both to engage children and families and to provide a festive atmosphere for those meeting animals. Organizers said proceeds from sales and craft activities will support routine veterinary care, shelter operations and other services for animals in the Humane Society’s program.

The event is intended as a community celebration as well as a fundraising opportunity. Shelter staff will be available to discuss the adoption process, outline standard requirements and answer questions about the animals up for adoption. The Humane Society’s calendar and event listings include additional information about the day’s schedule and other upcoming activities; more details can be found on the shelter’s website at Humane Society of Henderson County.

Local reporting by Henderson animal shelter to host holiday pet adoption event noted the date and activities tied to the shelter’s promotion of the holiday adoption day. The shelter has encouraged attendees to arrive prepared both to meet animals and to discuss potential adoptions with staff. Organizers emphasized that volunteers will be on hand to guide visitors through available animals and the steps that follow an adoption decision.

Event coordinators said the shortened, three-hour format is intended to concentrate community attention and resources on quickly placing animals into homes during a busy time of year. By reducing financial barriers and adding family-oriented activities, the shelter aims to accelerate placements for animals in its care while engaging local residents in support of its mission.

For those planning to attend, the adoption event runs Saturday, Dec. 13, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Humane Society of Henderson County’s property. Visitors can expect to meet both dogs and cats available for adoption, purchase $5 stocking-stuffer items, create holiday cards and ornaments, and speak directly with shelter staff and volunteers about next steps. Additional event details and the shelter’s broader calendar are available on the Humane Society’s website.

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Original reporting: view the original article and local coverage by WFIE | 14 News.