Most days, my job is helping families find the perfect home in North Scottsdale. This holiday season, I’m helping with a different kind of homecoming, and the new owners will be a whole lot furrier.

I’m proud to sponsor Foothills Animal Rescue’s Home for the Holidays Adoption Event on Saturday and Sunday, November 21–22. Thanks to the sponsorship, every cat and dog adoption that weekend is half price. There are no bidding wars and no inspections, just the chance to meet someone who’ll greet you like a celebrity every time you walk through the door.

What to know before you go

• Half-price adoption fees: All adoption fees are 50% off on Nov. 21–22.
• Extended hours: The shelter is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. both days, so you’ll have plenty of time to meet the animals.
• Plenty of personalities: Roughly 45 to 60 cats and dogs are expected to be available. The final number depends on which animals are in the rescue’s care that weekend.
• Same-day adoptions: Meet animals through the shelter’s regular meet-and-greet process, and once you find your match, you can take your new companion home that day.
• Location: Foothills Animal Rescue’s Brynne Smith Memorial Campus & Adoption Center, 10197 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale.

“Our goal is to see as many shelter pets as possible find loving families in time for the holidays,” says Lana Shapiro, chief advancement officer at Foothills Animal Rescue. “We do everything we can to make these animals feel safe and loved while they’re here, but there’s nothing like having a family of your own.”

Why it matters

Since 1995, Foothills Animal Rescue has given homeless cats and dogs in our community a fresh start. Every adoption does more than place one pet in a loving home. It also frees up space and resources for the next animal in need.

Whether you’re settling into a new home or have been in the Valley for years, there’s no better time to make room for a four-legged family member. Come out, say hello and maybe find your new best friend.

To learn more or browse adoptable pets ahead of time, visit Foothills Animal Rescue.

As featured in the City Sun Times.