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LOWELL, Mass. (WBZ NewsRadio) — The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (MSPCA) and the Lowell Humane Society partnered to address the overpopulation of small animals in shelters.
The MSPCA and Lowell Humane Society announced that they will be waiving adoption fees for rabbits and guinea pigs at all four MSPCA adoption centers and Lowell Humane. Adoption fees are typically $85 for a rabbit and $30 for a guinea pig.
The “Fall in Love” adoptathon takes place this weekend, Sept. 22 through Sept. 24, in Lowell, Boston, Salem, Centerville and Methuen.
MSPCA-Angell Assistant Director of Adoption Centers and Programs Bryn Rogers said there are more than 100 guinea pigs and 30 rabbits at adoption centers.
“We’re really hoping families hear about this promotion and come this weekend. We want to find great homes for the animals in our care because then we can more quickly respond to the nearly 200 inquiries we have from owners waiting to surrender,” said Rogers.
In addition to waiving adoption fees, the first 200 adopters at each location will receive a starter kit valued at $50. The kit includes a bottle, bowl, a hut for hiding, bedding, hay and food. Adopters need to provide a cage to house the animals.
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