The BC SPCA is offering half-price adoption fees for all animals in its facilities across British Columbia for five days starting Monday.
"Our goal is to find as many loving homes as possible for the animals currently in our care so that we can continue to help new, incoming animals with our limited staffing capacity during the COVID-19 crisis," said spokesperson Lorie Chortyk.
Because of the need to limit personal contact, the agency is asking people to view animals available for adoption on its website, spca.bc.ca, and to fill out an online adoption form.
Staff will then contact individuals to set up an in-shelter appointment to meet the animal.
The BC SPCA currently has nearly 550 animals awaiting families, including dogs, puppies, cats, kittens, birds, rabbits and other small animals, as well as horses and other farm animals.
While staff and volunteers are continuing to care for animals in SPCA facilities, there is no public access until further notice except for appointments for adoptions and emergency surrenders.
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