National organization helps animal shelters during coronavirus outbreak
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Bissell Pet Foundation is covering adoption fees at shelters across the country, including Memphis Animal Services
"We are anticipating seeing a lot of pet parents have trouble caring for their pets with so many people losing income and hours. We're really worried that there's going to be a lot of people who are going to be really facing a lot of difficult decisions," said Katie Pemberton, Memphis Animal Services Community Engagement Specialist.
"We're doing what we can to help with the Empty the Shelter emergency relief adoption special," said Bri Olson, Bissell Pet Foundation Communications Coordinator. "This one wasn't planned. Usually it takes much more planning.
The Empty the Shelter emergency relief runs until April 8, 2020. In the meantime, shelters still need donations such as food in order to avoid reducing portion size.
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