KYLE, Texas — Several pet adoption events will take place in the Austin area this weekend.
In Hays County, the PAWS Shelter of Central Texas will be back open on Saturday.
The facility in Kyle was first created back in 1986 but had to close its doors a couple of months ago to do some remodeling.
On Saturday at noon, it’s reopening with a celebration! The event will have food, vendors and pets up for adoption until 4 p.m.
Meanwhile, animal shelters across Central Texas are trying to "Clear the Shelters" this weekend.
The initiative aims to get thousands of pets out of shelters and into homes.
Austin Animal Center, Austin Pets Alive!, the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter and plenty of other shelters in the area are participating.
Seventy-five dogs and cats were adopted on Saturday from Austin Pets Alive!, the shelter said, and there were hundreds of other dogs and cats ready to be adopted on Sunday.
Adoption fees are waived, though surgery deposits still apply if needed.
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