AUSTIN, TX, May 20, 2024 - In honor of Justin Timberlake’s unofficial “It’s Gonna Be May” month, the area’s largest animal shelters are working together to get pets into loving homes. Starting today, visit any of the seven shelters through May 27 to meet all of the pets vying to win your heart and who “just wanna be with you!” during the “It’s Gonna Be May” Adoption Promotion.

Participating shelters include Austin Pets Alive!, Austin Animal Center, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, City of Georgetown Animal Shelter, Austin Humane Society, San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter, and Bastrop County Animal Services. The promotion aims to encourage people to provide a second chance to as many animals as possible. In addition, two lucky adopters who adopt during the promotion will win a pair of tickets to Justin Timberlake’s concert at the Moody Center on Friday, May 31.

“We are thrilled to join forces to find homes for as many animals as possible,” says Dr. Ellen Jefferson, President and CEO of Austin Pets Alive!. “As our vibrant area grows, we encourage our community to open their hearts and homes to these animals in need.”

“The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter [WCRAS] is so excited to team up with the shelters in Central Texas to help find homes for animals,” said Misty Valenta, Animal Services Director of WCRAS. “Our team believes in thinking outside of the box to find new ways to save lives, and we look forward to a very successful week of adoptions by our amazing community.”

“This area-wide adoption promotion celebrates the strength of our community uniting for a common cause – our animals,” said Don Bland, Chief Animal Services Officer at Austin Animal Center. “We are excited to join the other shelters as we come together to make a lasting difference in the lives of animals across our region.”

Each shelter has unique needs and populations, so each promotion is different. Below is a list of which shelters are participating and what the various specials are

• Austin Pets Alive!: 50% off adoption fees for all pets. Spay/neuter deposits still apply.
• Austin Animal Center: Waived adoptions for all pets.
• Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter: Waived dog adoption fees (30lbs+).
• City of Georgetown Animal Shelter: Waived adoption fees for any dog or cat 7 months and older, excludes small breed dogs.
• Austin Humane Society: 50% off adult animal (over 6 months) adoption fees Mon-Fri, 50% off all adoption fees Sat and Sun.
• San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter: $10 adoptions for all ready-to-go cats and dogs, and free adoptions for dogs at the shelter for more than 190 days.
• Bastrop County Animal Services: $20 adoption fees for all animals.

For those interested in adopting, they can visit any of the shelters during business hours between May 20-27, 2024. However, some organizations, including Austin Animal Center, will be closed on May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Some exclusions and spay/neuter deposits may apply. For more information and to see available animals, visit the websites of Austin Pets Alive!, Austin Animal Center, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, City of Georgetown Animal Shelter, Austin Humane Society, San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter, and Bastrop County Animal Services.