The City of St. Joseph Health Department Animal Control and Rescue division announced a discount on dog adoptions.

According to a press release, to help alleviate overcrowding, the Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph is holding an adoption special of half-price for dogs for a limited time.

The fees associated with adopting a pet vary, depending upon the size of the animal and whether it is spayed or neutered.

The Friends of the Animal Shelter of St. Joseph’s Facebook page has photos of available animals, as well as the animal shelter website. The shelter is located at 701 Lower Lake Road in St. Joseph.

The shelter is open from 1 to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 1 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday and 1 to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday.