The Metro Animal Care and Control is working to clear the shelters.
From today through July 3, all pet adoption fees are waived.
MACC is teaming with Best Friends Animal Society and over 270 rescue groups across the country to help nearly 10,000 pets find forever homes over the next week.
Workers hope to clear the shelters before July 4.
Historically there’s a surge of animals running away from home during holiday fireworks.
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