Cat, dog adoptions 50% off all week at Long Island pet shelter

What better way to round out the dog days of summer than to come home with a new furry friend?

That’s exactly what the no-kill North Shore Animal League America organization is hoping New Yorkers will think about as it kicks off its “Clear the Shelters” week.

Starting Monday, Aug. 26 – which is National Dog Day – and running through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2, adoption fees will be 50% off for all dogs and cats more than four months old.

Prospective pet parents can visit the organization’s Port Washington headquarters anytime from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this week to meet with an adoption counselor, who will help determine the best type of animal for each family’s lifestyle. Then, they can meet and greet potential companions in a specially-designed facility.

If it’s a match, adoption counselors will help with the process to complete the application. Pet parents must be over 21 and have a proper ID.

Adoption fees normally range between $100 and $375, depending on the type of dog or cat. The money goes to offset the cost of rescuing and caring for the animals before they’re adopted out, according to the organization – including vet care and spay/neuter services.

To make for a smooth transition after an adoption, new pet parents can come back to the North Shore Animal League for pet training, discounted vet care and supplies.