NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – Metro Animal Care and Control (MACC) is hosting its first ever Operation: Silent Night.

From now until Dec. 23, adoption fees will be reduced to $25.

The operation is about creating awareness for homeless pets in Nashville with a goal of clearing the shelter by Christmas for a true silent night.

MACC is also working with two other Middle Tennessee shelters over the holiday for a “Take Us Home for the Holdays” campaign.

“One of the most amazing things that can happen in a shelter is when every kennel is empty and the silence is a beautiful, beautiful sound,” said Rebecca Morris. “Not just for our staff who love and care for these animals all year long, but for these animals that deserve to have a home for the holiday.”

Metro Animal Care and Control is located at 5125 Harding Place. It is open for adoption Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit www.macc.nashville.org.