FILE — Some of the dozens of dogs rescued from a house fire in Martinez, Calif., in January 2023. Contra Costa Animal Services is waiving adoption fees in October as its shelter hits capacity with more than 200 pets needing homes.(Contra Costa Fire Protection District via Bay City News)

Contra Costa Animal Services is offering free adoptions as its shelter reaches capacity with more than 200 pets — including 140 dogs — needing permanent or temporary homes.

CCAS is partnering with Bissell Pet Foundation to make the offer for all animals during the month of October to clear kennel space. 

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