MSPCA holding first-ever ‘pay-what-you-can’ dog adoption event

BOSTON (WLNE) — The MSPCA-Angell announced its holding its first-ever “pay-what-you-can” dog adoption event at all four of its adoption centers.

MSPCA officials said the event called “Holding Out for a Hero,” is being held from Monday to August 17 at locations in Boston, Methuen Salem and Centerville on Cape Cod.

This is the third dog-focused adoption event the MSPCA has held this summer in their hopes to house as many dogs as possible amid an ongoing population crisis.

The event focuses on dogs that are normally harder to find homes for including senior dogs, large breeds and those with specific medical or behavioral needs.

“We’ve been around for more than 150 years, so there isn’t much we haven’t tried,” said MSPCA-Angell Director of Adoption Centers and Programs, Mike Keiley.

“But these are unprecedented times with a threat to dogs that we haven’t seen and one that isn’t slowing down, so we need to pull out all the stops,” Keiley continued.

Interested adopters can find more information at the MSPCA’s webpage.