ATASCADERO — From February 12 to 16, Woods Humane Society will host a “Bachelor Pet” adoption event, reducing adoption fees for adult dogs and cats to just $14 (plus license fees for adult dogs). This special Valentine’s season event brings adoption fees down from the shelter’s typical range of $65 for senior cats to $150 for adult dogs.

“Inspired by popular reality dating shows, we hope that our Bachelor Pet event and reduced adoption fees will help draw attention to the many dog and cat ‘contestants’ who are waiting at Woods to find the love of their life,” says Woods CEO Emily L’Heureux. “Valentine’s Day is also a great time to celebrate the unconditional love that pets provide. Our dogs and cats are eager to bring joy and companionship to a special person, and the goal of this event is to help with that matchmaking process.”

L’Heureux notes that the adoption promotion reduces barriers to adoption and also encourages the public to consider opening their hearts to animals in need. As dogs and cats at Woods find loving homes, their kennels will become available to help more animals in need of shelter, including the anticipated influx of puppies and kittens this spring.

The Bachelor Pet promotion begins Feb. 12 and runs through Feb. 16. All adoptable animals have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, licensed, and treated for parasites. Adoptions also include a voluntary 30 days of pet insurance and a free wellness exam at a local vet clinic.

Woods Humane Society is located at 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo and at 2300 Ramona Rd., Atascadero and is open to the public daily from 12 to 5 p.m., with adoption hours from 12 to 4 p.m. For more information about Woods, visit WoodsHumane.org or call (805) 543-9316