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Free adoptions for select dogs at Harris County Animal Shelter this weekend

The shelter has 150 animals it needs to move out this weekend through adoptions or fosters.

Credit: Courtesy Harris County Animal Shelter

This dog (shelter ID: A518464) is one of over 100 animals available for adoption or foster at the Harris County Animal Shelter. For more information, visit the shelter at 612 Canino Road or CountyPets.com.

The overcrowded Harris County Animal Shelter needs your help.

The shelter has 150 animals it needs to move out this weekend through adoptions or fosters.

To entice adoptions—and to honor National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month—the shelter is waiving all adoption fees for select dogs.

Adoptable Animals: Overcrowded Harris County Animal Shelter needs your help

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Courtesy Harris County Animal Shelter

This dog (shelter ID: A518412) is one of over 100 animals available for adoption or foster at the Harris County Animal Shelter. For more information, visit the shelter at 612 Canino Road or CountyPets.com.

Photos: These dogs and cats are ready for adoption at the Harris County Animal Shelter

All adoptions include a coupon for a free Papa John’s pizza and a free bag of Blue Buffalo pepperoni treats for your new pup.

Adopted animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated and come with a one-year pet license. Adoptions must take place at the shelter, located at 612 Canino Road in north Houston. Adoption hours are 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

WATCH: These dogs are free to a good home this weekend

Those wishing to adopt must be at least 18 years old.

For more information on fostering, tap/click here.