“We are in critical need of adoptive homes,” says the animal welfare organization.

Adoption fees normally range from $10 for small animals like birds up to $250 for a dog under 6 months.

We here at DCist love our animals, particularly those who can use a helping hand. Unfortunately, I doubt DCist HQ can adopt all these furballs. I’ve seen our editor-in-chief’s apartment and it’s a tad too small to accommodate. But this weekend there will be plenty of cats and dogs available for adoption across the area, as two local organizations are holding adoption events to cap off the coming end of the summer. The Washington…

If you needed another reason to adopt an adorable animal, the Washington Humane Society is waiving adoption fees for all cats over two years old for the month of June.