LANE COUNTY, OREGON – (December 6, 2024) – What better way to celebrate the holiday season and ring in the New Year than adding a furry pet companion to your home? Until the end of December, Greenhill Humane Society is hosting adoption specials on every animal with hopes of finding many deserving pets a home for the holidays.

So far in 2024, Greenhill Humane Society has found new homes for 2,660 animals and has made 960 animal reunifications with their families after being lost. Vulnerable pets come into the shelter every day in need of nourishing food, safe shelter, medical and behavioral care, and love. Greenhill anticipates sheltering approximately 230 animals all looking for their homes by December 31.

“What better gift to give a homeless animal a loving home than their new home in time for the holiday season? Adding a pet to your family will not only help that pet, but help make room for the incoming shelter animals in need of support,” said Kelly Fleischmann, Greenhill’s Community Engagement Manager. “There are many benefits to adopting a pet this time of year but if you can’t adopt, supporting the animals through volunteering or donating is also a rewarding option.”

During the Home for the Holidays adoption promotion, every animal will have an adoption special unique to them. Select pets will have reduced adoption fees and others will be sent home with a festive gift. To see all the animals up for adoption and what their adoption special is, visit here.

4-year-old German Shepherd Mix, Ebby, is a smart, beautiful dog that would love to cozy up with a family. She is looking for a patient home to show her true love and companionship. Then there is Luna, a 13-year-old sweet, loyal cat who’s looking for her forever cat nap perch. She enjoys sunbathing and using her scratching post. Luna has been at Greenhill waiting for her perfect home since June.

Adding a pet during the holidays has many benefits like using the extra time and hands families may have while home from school or work to help acclimate a new furry friend to their home. Having plenty of time dedicated to training and transitioning a pet to their new home is key. Additionally, the memories created during this time will be priceless. For some, the holidays can be challenging and lonely. Adding a companion animal to your life adds company, daily smiles, and can help reduce stress.

All dogs, cats, and rabbits at Greenhill are microchipped, spayed/neutered, and up-to-date on vaccines prior to adoption.

Greenhill is open every day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with adoption meet and greets from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those looking to adopt a dog that already have one in the home are asked to bring them for the meet and greet.

If adoption isn’t an option at this time, Greenhill has a foster and volunteer program. Becoming a foster family or volunteering at the shelter still allows animal-lovers to interact with pets and save animals’ lives. Donations are also helpful. Greenhill Humane Society has a Holiday Wish List here and monetary donations are greatly appreciated as Greenhill is often able to purchase items in bulk and at a discount. Gifts can be made online here.

To learn more about Greenhill Humane Society and see the adoptable animals, visit www.green-hill.org.