Animal shelters across the state and across the country are hoping to find loving homes for furry friends in time for the holidays. The BISSELL Pet Foundation is supporting their efforts with its "Empty the Shelters - Holiday Hope" reduced-fee adoption event.

The BISSELL Pet Foundation opens its Empty the Shelters - Holiday Hope reduced-fee adoption event on Sunday, Dec. 1.This adoption event will take place from Dec

From now until Dec. 17, all animals at the Lafayette Animal Shelter are eligible for adoption (dogs and cats) for a $0 fee.

Getting a new pet for Christmas might be a little cliché, but if you are looking to add a furry member to your family this holiday season you could do it for almost free.

This holiday season, BISSELL Pet Foundation is partnering with local shelters to find permanent homes for the animals being housed in the shelters.

Animal shelters across Arizona are offering pet adoption specials in December as part of the national Empty the Shelters -- Holiday Hope event.

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