AUSTIN, Texas -- If you've been thinking about getting a furry companion, now's a good time.
Austin Humane Society, Austin Pets Alive! and the Austin Animal Center will be waiving fees on all adoptable pets this weekend.
It's part of the Petco Foundation's "Discover Love" national adoption event.
Cats, dogs, kittens, puppies and rabbits will be available for adoption.
The goal is to reach 600 total adoptions.
"At any given time, there are 2,000 pets of all ages, sizes and breeds waiting in Austin shelters for new families," said Austin Animal Center Chief Animal Services Officer Tawny Hammond. "This is an exciting opportunity for our shelters to come together, with support from the Petco Foundation, to find homes for hundreds of homeless pets."
Those who are ready to adopt will get to meet pets and get information about the process.
"If you've ever shared your life with a pet, you know: love changes everything," said Petco Foundation Executive Director Susanne Kogut. "And love is why every day, we work in partnership with animal welfare organizations in Austin and across the country to help bring more pets in need together with loving people."
The event runs today through Sunday.
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