$2 pet adoptions on Tuesday at Fresno Animal Center

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Barks and meows filled the Fresno Animal Center Tuesday morning.

The non-profit ran its first "Two Dollar Tuesday" special. Those looking for a fluffy friend could adopt a cat, dog, or guinea pig for two bucks in less than 20 minutes.

"We have over 500 pets between dogs, cats, and guinea pigs, and we're pretty close to capacity," Director of Operations Sally Breyer said. "So, we're asking folks to come out today and see all the great pets that we have that are looking for their new homes."

Adopting not only helps the animals and center. Having a pet at home can reduce stress, and they will form lifelong bonds.

Adoptions usually cost between 75 and 125 dollars. But for those who were not ready to adopt, Breyer said fostering is an alternative. It is a short-term commitment.

"We have a lot of kittens right now, a lot of cats, puppies, and dogs of all sizes and breeds," Breyer said.

When a pet walks out of the animal center with a new owner, Breyer said it will be ready to enter the community with some beginning pet supplies, vaccinations, and microchipping.

Those microchips, which only feel like a little pinch to the animal, help the center reunite lost pets with their owners in the area. Right now, Breyer said there are a lot of strays here looking to go home.

"Reclaims are free at the animal center," she said. "We know that most of the animals that come in are owned, and it's free to come get your pets."

Breyer said the center could announce more promos on social media later this week.

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