Greenhill Humane Society Joins the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect Campaign
Greenhill Humane Society announced this week that it will join animal shelters and rescues across the country to participate in the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign to raise awareness about the importance of pet adoption and fostering, and place more animals into loving homes. During this effort, Greenhill will offer fee-waived adoption events on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17.
Greenhill Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for all animals on Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17. For people looking to adopt a playful pup, a cuddly kitten, or a gentle senior pet, this is the perfect time to find a new best friend. All dogs, cats, and rabbits will be spayed or neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. Adoption hours are 11:00 am to 4 pm on both days.
Most shelters across the country are full with nearly six million dogs and cats entering shelters and rescues in 2024, and animals, especially dogs, are often staying longer in care before being adopted. Choosing to adopt helps the animal you take home and supports many more by freeing up space and resources. Greenhill Humane Society has pets of all sizes, ages and an array of wonderful personalities, and if you aren’t able to adopt, temporarily fostering also helps free up space for other animals in need.
“Every time someone adopts or fosters, it creates a ripple effect that helps far more animals than just the one going home. Right now, we are caring for hundreds of wonderful animals and even more need our help. By opening your heart and your home, you’re making room for the next animal who needs safety, care, and a chance at a new beginning.”
– Kelly Fleischmann, Community Engagement Manager, Greenhill Humane Society
Launching in August and continuing through October, The Rescue Effect is the ASPCA’s national campaign dedicated to helping organizations increase adoptions and engage the public. This year, the ASPCA is providing $2 million in grants to cover adoption fees and support operations at many participating shelters and rescue groups across the country with some holding fee-waived adoption events.
For more information about Greenhill Humane Society, visit www.green-hill.org, or learn more about the ASPCA’s Rescue Effect campaign at ASPCA.org/TheRescueEffect.
About Greenhill Humane Society
Greenhill Humane Society has been caring for animals in Lane County since 1944. It is a private, non-profit organization that relies on charitable donations. Greenhill is located at 88530 Green Hill Road in Eugene. We envision a world in which all animals are treated with compassion and respect. In 2024, Greenhill assisted 5,942 animals through our life-saving programs. Greenhill dogs, cats, and rabbits are spayed or neutered prior to adoption, receive recommended vaccinations, and are microchipped.
About the ASPCA®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the first animal welfare organization to be established in North America and today serves as the nation’s leading voice for vulnerable and victimized animals. As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation with more than two million supporters nationwide, the ASPCA is committed to preventing cruelty to dogs, cats, equines and farm animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA assists animals in need through on-the-ground disaster and cruelty interventions, behavioral rehabilitation, animal placement, legal and legislative advocacy, and the advancement of the sheltering and veterinary community through research, training, and resources.
