The Richmond SPCA is waiving adoption fees for adult pets through June 14 to make space to help overcrowded municipal shelters across Virginia.

“When you [adopt] from the Richmond SPCA, you make it possible for us to help the next animal in need,” said Tamsen Kingry, chief executive officer. “There are municipal shelters all over the commonwealth that are eager for us to transfer dogs and cats to our humane center, and we need the community’s help.”

Qualified adopters can take home any pet 6 months or older for free this week. The nonprofit uses a conversation-based adoption process to match pets with the right families.

As of Monday, the Richmond SPCA housed 378 pets — 77 available for adoption, 169 in foster homes, and 132 being prepared for adoption.

Foster volunteers are crucial in warmer months when many underage kittens arrive needing bottle-feeding, Kingry said. All training, supplies and vet care are provided for foster pets.

The SPCA has already scheduled transfers from Caroline and Henrico county shelters this week. If adoptions allow, they also plan to assist shelters in Buckingham, Middlesex, Prince George and Gloucester-Mathews counties.

Last week, the nonprofit adopted out 93 pets while taking in 116 homeless animals.

Adoption hours are Wednesday through Friday noon to 7 p.m. at 2519 Hermitage Road in Richmond.