The St. Louis County animal shelter waived adoption fees Tuesday and Wednesday in an effort to boost pet adoptions at the crowded facility.

The shelter found homes for a total of 74 pets during its two-day free adoption event. 64 were adopted Wednesday.

Shakira Nylon said she has been wanting a dog for a while, so when she heard about the adoption event on TikTok on Wednesday she came right away. She said the waiving of the adoption fee took some financial burden away.

“Now all my expenses can go to getting him what he needs at home,” Nylon said.

She said she adopted a 6-month-old terrier mix named Phineas.

“I'm ready to see him grow because right now he's super shy,” Nylon said. “But I know once I take him home, he’s going to loosen up.”

Legislation passed by the county council

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