Roelens Vacations to pay for all adoptions at GCHS July 15

Roelens Vacations is stepping up big time for the Gulf Coast Humane Society’s shelter animals by paying for all adoption fees on Saturday, July 15, from noon-5 p m at 2010 Arcadia Street in Fort Myers

Currently, GCHS is caring for more than 200 shelter animals and with adoption numbers suffering through 2023, as well as owner surrenders up, Roelens Vacations Adoption Day July 15 could be an important boost for the shelter.

“We appreciate Roelens Vacations for their love of animals and stepping up for our shelter animals by sponsoring the adoption fees on July 15,” said GCHS Executive Director Gary Willoughby “This could be exactly what some of our long termer shelter animals need to help find their forever homes and be adopted ”

GCHS has seen an increase in shelter animals’ length of stay, especially with the larger size dogs Dogs such as Dorlisa, who has surpassed a year at the shelter, sees potential adopters walk past her kennel each day Dorlisa is a calm and loyal four-year-old American Staffordshire who sees maybe one or two meet and greets a month.

GCHS has been fortunate to have great support from the business community, such as Roelens Vacations That support has helped GCHS be a part of the community for the last 76 years

“I decided to partner Roelens with GCHS because of the shelter animals and they are always close to my heart We here at Roelens Vacation strive to help and be part of those pets’ well-being,” said Roelens Vacations integrator Torsten Josupeit “I also adopted our dog from GCHS eight years ago, and he brought so much joy to our household, I can’t imagine how it would have been without him.”

All adoptions on July 15, will be sponsored by Roelens Vacations with an approved adoption application and includes puppies, kittens, adult dogs and cats and specialty breeds

Potential adopters with other pets in the home, should bring an updated rabies vaccine certificate GCHS is open noon-6 p m Tuesday-Friday (closed Mondays) and noon-5 p m Saturday and Sunday

About Gulf Coast Humane Society:

Gulf Coast Humane Society is a regional organization dedicated to helping companion pets find their forever homes, no matter how long it takes GCHS provides an adoption center, spay-neuter and veterinary clinic, as well as education and awareness to the public about the welfare of homeless pets

GCHS’ mission is to care for companion pets in need by offering safe refuge, providing medical care and facilitating adoptions GCHS promotes the concept the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” and help educate the community about proper and responsible animal care, while providing quality, affordable veterinary care

To learn more about GCHS, visit its website at www gulfcoasthumanesociety org

Lee County Domestic Animal Services participates in national

‘Empty the Shelters’ effort

Lee County Domestic Animal Services a n d t h e B I S S E L L P e t F o u n d a t i o n , a national animal welfare organization dedicated to ending pet homelessness, are excited to announce they will team up with MetLife Pet Insurance for the foundation’s upcoming “Empty the Shelters” waived adoption fee event With the shared goal of helping pets find and stay in loving homes, this collaboration will save lives by expanding the foundation's reach to include more shelters across the country

A n i m a l S e r v i c e s w i l l p a r t i c i p a t e through July 31, at 5600 Banner Drive, offering waived adoption fees for adult dogs and all cats and kitten with an approved application

All interested adopters can find more details online at www leelostpets com

Since the 2016 inception of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters,” nearly 158,000 pets at 669 animal welfare organizations in 49 states and Canada have received second chances An average of 1,200 shelter pets are adopted each day d u r i n g e a c h q u a r t e r l y n a t i o n a l e v e n t Through this partnership and continued support, the foundation is looking forward to reaching more pets in more shelters and communities during this upcoming event

“ W e a r e e x c i t e d t o t e a m u p w i t h MetLife Pet Insurance to offer 30 days of pet insurance at no cost to the adopter, as well as the opportunity to purchase an annual pet insurance policy, which could make a difference in helping adopters deal with their pet’s unexpected illness or injury," said Cathy Bissell, founder of BISSELL Pet Foundation. "Veterinary costs add up quickly, and too often, pet o w n e r s f o r g o c a r e o r s u r r e n d e r t h e i r beloved pets when they can't afford treatment This collaboration could help to enable more pets in more communities to be adopted through 'Empty the Shelters' and can help facilitate adopters seeking treatment to keep their pets healthy and in their new homes ”

“ L e e C o u n t y D o m e s t i c A n i m a l Services is honored to once again partner with the BISSELL Pet Foundation to find homes for our shelter pets,” said Pablo Adorno, director of Animal Services “Their continued support is invaluable to our agency and community ”

B I S S E L L P e t F o u n d a t i o n a n d L e e County domestic Animal Services urge families to do their research about the pet they are interested in adopting, as well as adoption requirements For more information on adopting or donating to “Empty the Shelters,” visit www bissellpetfoundat i o n . o r g / e m p t y - t h e - s h e l t e r s a s w e l l a s www LeeLost Pets com or call 239-5337387 (LEE-PETS) You may also submit an adoption application online Adoption h o u r s a r e 1 0 : 3 0 a m t o 3 : 3 0 p m M o n d a y t h r o u g h S a t u r d a y a t A n i m a l Services, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers, next to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office off Six Mile Cypress Parkway