05/02/2026
BISSELL Pet Foundation ’s Empty the Shelters® 10th Anniversary Event
BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters® – the nation’s largest funded adoption event – returns May 1-10, 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of the Foundation’s signature program.
This milestone event celebrates a decade of lifesaving second chances for shelter pets. Hosted in partnership with Charleston Animal Society, Berkeley and Charleston Campuses, the initiative helps make adoption more affordable by sponsoring reduced adoption fees. Adoptions at both locations will be 50% off! All pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped—ready to go from kennel to couch.
As shelters face increased intake during the spring months and adoptions struggle to keep pace, this event provides critical relief by helping thousands of pets find loving homes. Since launching in 2016, Empty the Shelters has helped nearly 400,000 pets find homes through partnerships with 909 organizations across 49 states and Canada. Visit our shelter Monday-Friday 12-3pm and Saturday and Sunday 10-5pm!
Meet Combo!
Combo is a 1.5-year-old, 40-pound American Staffordshire Terrier full of wiggles, bounce, and personality. He's a playful, vocal guy who loves trying to get other dogs to join in on the fun. Despite some skin issues, Combo stays happy, energetic, and ready for attention.
He'd love an active home-especially one with a dog friend to match his playful spirit.
Interested in Combo?! Contact our team: [email protected] or 843-719-5050 (leave a message if no answer)