KALAMAZOO, MI -- "This is my dream coming true," SPCA of Southwest Michigan Executive Director Katie Timber said, as she prepared to host a no-fee adoption event Saturday. "We could possibly empty the shelter."

May 7 is "Empty the Shelters" day across Michigan, thanks to the BISSELL Pet Foundation. The Grand Rapids-based nonprofit is paying all adoption fees at more than 20 shelters and rescue organizations. Those adopting animals will only be responsible for licensing fees, which vary by county but typically run $7 to $12.

The fees for adopting a dog from the SPCA can range from $50 to $280, and $50 for cats, but from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday all the adoptions are free at the SPCA of Southwest Michigan, located at 6955 W. KL Ave.

Timber hopes more than 120 animals get adopted.

"The more we adopt out on Saturday, the more lives we can save going into next week," she said. "We've dreamed of a day that we had the opportunity to have a silent shelter and have every animal safely and happily in a home."

Those adopting pets will also take home a BISSELL Pet Foundation AdoptBox, which includes toys and treats for the dog or cat, a collar, ID tag, selection of BISSELL cleaning products, coupons and 30 days of free pet insurance.

For more information about "Empty the Shelters" day, including a list of participating shelters and rescue organizations, visit www.bissellpetfoundation.org.