Purr-fect match alert: Clear the Shelters Event at Fairfax County Animal Shelter

FAIRFAX, Va. — Get ready to fall head over paws, because the Fairfax County Animal Shelter is hosting the most heart-melting event of the summer! 

If you've been dreaming of adding a furry (or scaly) friend to your life, then mark your calendars for Aug. 23-25, because this weekend, the shelter is rolling out the red carpet for its cutest residents with a “Clear the Shelters” fee-waived adoption event.

Why, you ask? Well, the shelter has become a bit of a pet paradise lately, with more than 160 adorable animals waiting for their big break into your heart (and home). From playful pups to curious kittens and even the occasional rabbit or bird, there's someone for everyone.

The event kicks off on Friday from noon to 7 p.m. at both the Michael R. Frey Campus in Fairfax and the Lorton Campus. Can't make it Friday? Don't worry—Saturday and Sunday, the adoption doors are wide open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

And here’s the kicker. Adoption fees? Gone. Vanished. Poof! All pets, big and small, are ready to go home with you for free. Yes, you read that right. 

So, whether you're looking for a couch companion for Netflix nights or a jogging buddy to keep you fit, the Fairfax County Animal Shelter has just the partner for you. Come for the pets, stay for the love, and leave with a new best friend.

Remember, love at first sight is real—and it's happening this weekend at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. Don’t miss out on the chance to meet your purr-fect match!