Looking for a new pet? These KC adoption centers have deals going on right now
A historic milestone from a pet food company is now giving people around Kansas City the chance to bring home a new pet at a lower cost. Hill’s Pet Nutrition, which is based in Overland Park, announced this on Monday, Dec. 8, that its Food, Shelter & Love program has supported 16 million pet adoptions since its inception in 2002.
The program has partnered with over 1,000 animal shelters in North America, and has provided over $300 million worth of nutrition to help pets in need.
To celebrate the accomplishment, Hill’s is teaming with shelters across the United States for a “Sweet 16 Million Adoptions Celebration.” From Monday, Dec. 8, through Sunday, Dec. 14, the company is contributing up to $200,000 to waive dog and cat adoption fees at select Food, Shelter & Love partner locations in North America.
“Hill’s ‘Sweet 16 Million Adoptions Celebration’ comes at a valuable time, helping us and other North American shelters find homes for deserving animals,” said Sydney Mollentine, President & CEO of the Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, in a statement.
“Our collaboration ensures the pets in our care receive the best possible start, and it allows us to send adopters home with consistent nutrition.”
Adopters will also receive a new Pet Parent Kit, which includes a starter bag of Hill’s Science Diet, a coupon and post-adoption tips, according to Hill’s.
Where to adopt pets for cheap around KC
Multiple Kansas City area shelters are partnering with Hill’s for the celebration. Multiple Kansas City area shelters are partnering with Hill’s for the celebration. Here’s which ones you can visit to get adoption fees waived, according to Hill’s Pet Nutrition.
- Humane Society of Greater Kansas City, 5445 Parallel Parkway, Kansas City, Kansas
- Lawrence Humane Society, 1805 E. 19th St., Lawrence, Kansas
- Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW. 21st St., Topeka
Other KC pet shelter offers deal
Another option for pet adoption around the metro is Wayside Waifs in Kansas City.
Adoption fees at Wayside Waifs are $25 for all pets through Dec. 14. This is a significantly low rate for the adoption center, as its website shows traditional prices being up to $275 for puppies younger than four months old, and $150 for kittens.
Those interested in adopting can visit the center’s website, waysidewaifs.org.
Did we miss any? Feel free to let us know at ralexander@kcstar.com.
This story was originally published December 11, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
