Brian Manzullo

Detroit Free Press

Michiganders, want to adopt a pet? April 29 seems like a pretty good day to do it.

The BISSELL Pet Foundation, based in Grand Rapids, is hosting another one of its "Empty the Shelters" promotions on that day across 66 animal shelters in the state of Michigan, including several in the metro Detroit area.

That means the foundation will cover your adoption fee at participating shelters - the fee costs an average of $60 per cat, $150 per dog - as long as you pay the licensing fee, which is between $7-12.

The goal for "Empty the Shelters" is to find 2,000 pets a new home. More than 1,900 cats and dogs found homes during the last "Empty the Shelters" event last October, which smashed a record. Furthermore, according to BISSELL, 96% of adopters reported that pets remained in their new homes three months later after previous "Empty the Shelters" events.

BISSELL will also provide new owners with an AdoptBox, a starter kit that includes cleaning products, toys, treats and other pet care items.

Approximately 40,000 pets are euthanized yearly in Michigan alone because they are unable to find new homes, according to BISSELL, which says it is dedicated to reducing those numbers through events such as "Empty the Shelters."

For more information, including a list of participating shelters, head to the BISSELL Pet Foundation website.