This holiday season, instead of “shop till you drop,” why not try “Adopt till You Drop.”

On Friday, Nov. 28, Kitsap Humane Society is opening its doors two hours early at 10 a.m. for Black Friday “Adopt till You Drop” and offering reduced adoption fees on all animals available for adoption.

All dog and kitten adoptions will be reduced by $30, and all adult cats (over 6 months of age) will have the adoption fee waived as Kitsap Humane Society tries to reach a goal of 30 adoptions in one day.

All adoptions include the animal’s spay/neuter surgery, microchip, and initial vaccinations. Adoptions will be open between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and there will be dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies all looking for homes.

Continuing the holiday spirit, Kitsap Humane Society will host Santa Pet Pics event on Saturday, Dec. 6 at the shelter from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. as part of its annual fundraiser benefitting the animals in the shelter.

Santa will be on hand to take holiday photos with the whole family, including pets. Portraits of your family will be produced on the spot via digital files.

This has been an annual event for nearly 25 years and our volunteer Santa’s have seen their fair share of unusual pets; including llamas, parrots, chickens, snakes. Dogs and cats are naturally the most popular. To schedule a sitting call 360-692-6977, ext. 1212.

Local Bainbridge Island pet shop, B.I. Barkery will also be hosting Holiday Pet Portraits on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sittings are $25 and all proceeds will be donated to Kitsap Humane Society. Call 206-780-8039 to reserve a spot there.

Four Foot Photography is the sponsor of both events and will be on site taking photos.

Kitsap Humane Society is a private, non-profit, charitable organization that has been caring for animals in need since 1908.