In honor of Valentine’s Day weekend, starting today, residents can adopt a sweetheart pet from King County Animal Care and Control (KCACC) for only $14 dollars.

During the 2009/2010 flood season, KCACC adoption fees were waived to ensure a low shelter population in light of the potential flood evacuation threat in the Green River Valley. Now that flood season is concluding and the weather seems to be cooperating, adoption rates will eventually revert back to their pre-flood season prices as the flooding threat subsides. The $14 dollar adoption fee will remain in place for the remainder of flood season, which usually lasts from October through March in Western Washington.

Before full adoption fees are reinstated at the conclusion of flood season, residents considering pet adoption should take advantage of this sweetheart deal, and find their new furry family member this weekend for only $14, plus the cost of the pet license.

The $14 dollar adoption rate includes all vaccinations, as well as rabies shots, and spay/neuter. Before adoption fees were waived on Nov. 1, 2009, the fee to adopt dogs was $75, adult cats were $35, and puppies and kittens were $75. Residents from the King County service area will also need to purchase the required pet license for $30.

For hours and locations of King County’s two animal shelters, or to view pets available for adoption, visit www.kingcounty.gov/pets.