San Antonio Pets Alive! to offer free pet adoptions in December [Video]

SAN ANTONIO – The push to adopt, not shop, at least for the next two weeks, is in full swing as San Antonio Pets Alive! (SAPA!) begins its campaign to offset its overcrowded shelters.

Justine Grier, director of community engagement at SAPA!, told KSAT they currently have approximately 750 animals in the shelter’s care.

“We save all of our animals from Animal Care Services,” Grier said.

SAPA said its goal is to minimize the number of animals that could otherwise be euthanized to make space for more animals. The nonprofit organization is participating in a nationwide campaign to help puppies, kittens, cats, and dogs to loving families looking to grow.

The campaign will allow families to adopt a pet for free between Dec. 1-17.

“It’s the Bissell Pet Foundation, and they work with a lot of shelters and rescuers on this event,” Grier said. “What they’re wanting to do is really get pets into homes for the holidays.”

For anyone who cannot make a long-term …