FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO): Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control is lowering adoption fees this month in an effort to help more animals find permanent homes.

The shelter’s “Empty the Shelter” promotion runs through July 25 and offers reduced or waived adoption fees for several groups of animals.

Dogs between 6 months and 6 years old are available for a $50 adoption fee. Senior dogs, age 7 and older, can be adopted at no cost, and all cats and kittens are available for free adoption during the event.

Officials say the promotion is designed to encourage more adoptions and help create space at the shelter for animals in need.

Residents interested in adopting can visit Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control to see available pets and learn more about the adoption process.