HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A great chance to find a new pet for your home is coming up this weekend. The Hutchinson Animal Shelter will be participating in what is called Clear the Shelters. The event is part of a nationwide effort to find homes for dogs and cats.

On Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., the shelter will be waiving all adoption fees for available dogs and cats. The Petco Foundation is covering the fees as part of a grant awarded earlier this year.

There will also be refreshments and various items given out.

All adoptions come with the animal spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, microchipped and a free veterinary exam to a local veterinary clinic.

More than 900 animal shelters nationwide participate in the annual event.