PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. – 487 dogs are up for adoption Saturday at a special adoption event in Charlotte County.

The Animal Welfare League (AWL) is hosting an adoption event with food trucks, Caffe Cow and Grumpy’s Hot Dogs. Cats, dogs, and bunnies are all available for good homes. AWL is running special pricing for the event.

“It’s sad for these animals because they’re so great and they’re so loving…they don’t understand they’ve lived in homes for 7 years and all of a sudden they’re here,” said Kris Steffens, executive director of AWL.

Steffens said this is a national crisis. Shelters are hitting capacity for animals because of the increasing cost of living throughout the nation.

“With the economy being so bad, people can’t afford their pets and to feed their children at the same time,” said Steffens. “So if they can’t, they’re making really difficult decisions.”

The event will be held on Saturday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at The Animal Welfare League located at 3519 Drance Street in Port Charlotte.

AWL is also in need of volunteers. More information about the event and volunteer opportunities can be found on their website.