The city animal shelter is partnering with the Bissell Pet Foundation for the fall Empty the Shelters event Oct. 1-14.

The foundation created the event in 2016 and has helped more than 190,000 pets nationwide find homes, according to the shelter.

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During the event, the city shelter is offering reduced adoption fees to encourage families to adopt shelter pets.

Cat adoptions will be $10 and dogs will be $25, not including the $45 license for city residents.

More information on this event or the adoption process, is here or call the shelter at 406-454-2276.