SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Dakin Humane Society in Springfield is participating in the Clear the Shelters initiative, offering reduced adoption fees for pets until August 30th.

As part of the NBC initiative, Dakin has reduced adoption fees by 50% for all available pets, aiming to find them loving homes during their busiest time of year.

"To make that really perfect match between somebody who is looking for this really particular pet and to have that pet for them is joyful, it really is," said Lee Chambers, Media Relations and Development Specialist at Dakin Humane Society.

Dakin Humane Society has been part of the Clear the Shelters initiative for 11 years, helping to connect shelter pets with families.

The event began with 199 animals available for adoption, and many were adopted as

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