The Forsyth County Animal Shelter announced it is waiving the standard $85 pet adoption fee for its third annual "Home for the Holidays" adoption promotion.

The promotion runs from Saturday, Nov. 30, through Thursday, Jan. 2, at the shelter, 4065 County Way. The facility is open for adoptions from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday (closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1). Information: https://bit.ly/37uI4Wm

“Home for the Holidays has become a time of year that the entire staff at the shelter looks forward to because we know that our wonderful animals have a great opportunity at finding their forever homes,” said Cindy Iacopella, animal shelter manager.

The shelter's adoption fee includes microchipping, altering and age-appropriate vaccinations. For information about the shelter and the dogs and cats available for adoption: 678-965-7185 or forsythco.com/animalshelter or facebook.com/forsythcountyanimalshelter

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