Placer County Animal Services is offering half off the cost of adoptions for all animals at the animal shelters in Auburn and in Tahoe Vista through Aug. 31.

“We’ve seen a bountiful increase in the number of dogs and cats that have come into our shelters this year,” Mike Winters, Animal Services manager, said in a press release. “The summer months are a great time for families to consider adopting a new pet. A new pet could be a great addition to your family and we’d like to make it easier for families to do so.”

Placer County Animal Services is able to offer the half-off adoption promotion due to charitable contributions and the support of A New Hope Animal Foundation. The half-off fee will be $56 for dogs and $46 for cats.

The Auburn animal shelter is located at 11251 B Ave. and the Tahoe Vista shelter is located at 849 Shelter Road.