The City on Cloud Nine: All Pets at the Let Freedom Wag Adoption Event Found Homes

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‘Let Freedom Wag’ Adoption Event: A Success Story

The City on Cloud Nine: All Pets at the ‘Let Freedom Wag’ Adoption Event Found Homes

In the ‘Let Freedom Wag’ event held in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Young-Williams Animal Center witnessed an unprecedented adoption rate. The stunning success was that all dogs housed at the Kingston Pike location found new homes.

Waived Adoption Fees Lead to Record-Breaking Adoption Numbers

The ‘Let Freedom Wag’ adoption event aimed to give the animals in the center a better chance at a fulfilling life. To make it more appealing, there were no adoption fees. Every pet was up for adoption free of charge, creating a win-win situation for the adopting families and the pets.

Knoxville’s Housing Problem:

The center had been dealing with an overcrowding problem due to the housing issue in Knoxville. Some pet owners had been resorting to abandoning their pets due to restrictions about specific breeds and pet sizes in rental properties. Furthermore, pet rent fees added to the woes of pet owning.

‘ChainFree Knoxville’ Initiative:

The tethering law in the locale that prevents pet owners from tying their dogs outside has led to an increased number of surrenders at the shelter. To counter this, the Young-Williams Animal Center worked with ‘ChainFree Knoxville’ to construct fences for pet owners. This allowed dogs to have freedom to move outside and led to fewer pet surrenders.

Successful Adoption Weekend:

The high adoption rate at the ‘Let Freedom Wag’ event extended beyond just dogs. Due to the waived fees, all types of pets at the center found new homes over the weekend. In addition, many adopters decided to make a donation to the center following the adoption. This showed how empathy and understanding can support a larger cause.

Looking Ahead:

In the previous year, the shelter had more than 10,600 animals and nearly 7,000 of them found permanent homes. Both the shelter and the citizens of Knoxville are hoping to create a more nurturing environment for pets, and continuing successful efforts like ‘Let Freedom Wag.’



Author: HERE Knoxville

HERE Knoxville

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