YWAC reducing pet adoption fees through Sunday as part of 'Empty the Shelters' All adoptable pets at the shelter, excluding puppies, can be adopted for $25, and BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) will sponsor the remainder of the adoption fee. Author: WBIR Staff Updated: 6:03 AM EDT May 6, 2021 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — BISSELL Pet Foundation is aiming to "Empty the Shelters " by reducing adoption fees of $25 or less through Sunday at 200 participating shelters and rescues in 36 states, including Young-Williams Animal Center. All adoptable pets at the shelter, excluding puppies, can be adopted for $25, and BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) will sponsor the remainder of the adoption fee.