Introduction

“If you’re thinking about adding a new furry friend to your household, I have great news for you! There are several ways that adopting a pet can save you money. These include discounts and coupons offered by shelters and pet stores. In fact, many shelters offer special events where they offer discounted adoption fees.”

Adopt during special discounted events.

Many shelters offer discounted adoption fees for senior citizens, veterans, and other groups. Some shelters even offer free adoptions for certain breeds. Additionally, many shelters offer free adoptions on special days or holidays.

Here are some examples of how you can adopt your pet at a discounted rate:

Look for shelters that offer free adoptions and discounts.

I’m sure you know that most pets are adopted from shelters. If you haven’t already, it’s worth looking into some of the other benefits of adopting from a shelter. Many shelters offer free adoptions and discounts on adoption fees, so it never hurts to call around and ask about their policies.

Some shelters offer reduced adoption fees for certain pets or people. For example, some shelters will give discounts when adopting senior dogs (10+ years old) or puppies under 6 months old with special needs such as having been rescued from poor conditions in puppy mills or animal hoarding cases.

Other types of animals may also be eligible for a discount when adopted through a particular organization: such as cats at TNRF’s [The National Fund For Cat Care](https://www.thenationalfundforcathomeownership.com/) website who have been spayed/neutered or microchipped before they can go home with you!

Look for pre-paid adoption fees.

While the adoption fee at most shelters is around $100, some shelters offer a pre-paid adoption fee. The amount varies, but it will usually be between $50 and $100 less than a regular adoption fee.

The benefits of paying for your pet’s adoption in advance are that you can get your new pet faster than with any other method and you won’t have to worry about whether or not your new pup has been spayed or neutered yet. However, if you change your mind later on down the road (for whatever reason), they will refund your money if they are still in business when you decide it’s time to part ways with them.

Be on the lookout for free adoption coupons.

The internet is your friend when it comes to finding coupons. There are many websites that offer them, and they’re usually for free or discounted food and supplies. Sites like PetSmart and Petco have deals on items you’ll need right away, so consider checking them out if you’re looking for ways to save. Additionally, local newspapers and magazines often run ads for pet adoption coupons as well as special offers from local shelters.

Social media can also be a valuable tool in saving money during the adoption process. Several shelters advertise free adoption fees through Facebook advertising campaigns designed to get their animals adopted faster and more efficiently by reaching more potential adopters in their area.

Pay attention to freebies offered by pet shops.

You can save hundreds of dollars on pet adoption costs by taking advantage of freebies offered by pet shops. It’s not uncommon for stores to offer free food, toys and other items when you purchase an animal from them. They’ll also give you advice about the best pets for your lifestyle and family.

Pet stores are also great ways to find pets for adoption at a reduced cost or even free! Shop around in your area before deciding on a breeder or rescue group because there are many options available in most areas including local shelters and humane societies that may have cats and dogs up for adoption.

Adopt a pet on a holiday like Christmas or New Year’s Day.

If you’re interested in adopting a pet, there are a lot of benefits to doing so during the holidays. Since there are so many people looking for companionship on the holiday, shelters and rescues often have special adoption events on those days. These adoption events usually offer reduced adoption fees or waive some of the costs altogether. This can save you hundreds of dollars in pet adoption costs, especially if you adopt multiple animals! The best part is that many shelters also have limited hours or even close their doors entirely around December 25th and January 1st—so don’t miss out!

‘ “There are several ways you can save money when adopting a pet. A lot of it depends upon the shelter you choose to adopt from. Do some research to figure out who offers reduced costs and coupons.”

• Look for special events. Shelters often offer reduced adoption fees around the holidays, such as Memorial Day or Independence Day.
• Get free pets. Many shelters have a no-placement fee policy, which means that you won’t be charged anything for taking a pet home. If you don’t see this stated on their website or in their ads, just call and ask about it when you’re ready to go through with the adoption process! A lot of times they’ll also let you know if there are any other options that can help reduce costs even further (such as paying off your adoption fee in installments).
• Think outside of the box when looking at different shelters; more than one may be able to help save money!

Conclusion

There are plenty of great reasons to adopt a pet. It helps save animals from shelters and allows you to give them a loving home. Adopting is also good for your health because it reduces stress levels, provides companionship, helps build empathy skills in children, and more.