The SPCA Serving Erie County is waiving adoption fees for most animals for military members and their families during the upcoming Vets & Pets event in November. This initiative, aimed at honoring those in the armed services, will take place from Saturday, November 7, to Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the SPCA’s facility located at 300 Harlem Rd., West Seneca. Off-site locations are excluded from this promotion.
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To qualify, individuals must be on active duty, in reserves, have an honorable discharge, or be service-disabled veterans. Spouses of military members serving outside New York State may also adopt pets if they present a military spouse identification card. Participants will need to show a Military ID or DD214 to take advantage of the waived fees, which can be applied to a total of two animals.
Adoption hours are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, although the SPCA will be closed on Sunday, November 8. Potential adoptions must begin by 5 p.m. Some restrictions may apply regarding the If The Fur Fits trial adoptions. For any questions, interested parties can contact SPCA Adoptions Supervisor Julia Kiblin at (716) 875-7360, ext. 235.
The SPCA extends gratitude to Moog for sponsoring the event, which aims to foster beneficial connections between veterans and pets, promoting healing and companionship.