Give a shelter animal a new start for the New Year. Kitsap Humane Society is offering adoption specials beginning at noon Saturday, Jan. 2 at its shelter in Silverdale (9167 Dickey Road NW) as part of the “Bark in the Mew Year” pet adoption extravaganza event.

Winter can be a slower time of year for adoptions, officials said, but there is still a great need, with many homeless pets in shelters throughout the holiday season. In fact, January is a great time to adopt a pet, and can tie into many New Year’s resolutions like exercising more.

To encourage the community to choose adoption and celebrate the New Year, the shelter will be offering discounted adoption fees. You can pick your own adoption price for adult cats and/or receive $16 off all other adoptions (puppies, adult dogs, and kittens).

Staff and volunteer adoption counselors will be on hand to help visitors find the right match for their home and lifestyle.

Kitsap Humane Society is a private, nonprofit, charitable organization that has been caring for animals in need since 1908. KHS admits more than 5,000 animals per year and has one of the highest lives saved rates in the U.S.