To make room for an anticipated spike in found animals after the Fourth of July fireworks shows and in the spirit of the holiday, the County Department of Animal Services is offering a limited deal: all pet adoptions for $17.76.
The goal is to give many of the loveable dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits and other pets their independence day from the shelter to start a new family life.
The “Red, White and Woof” three-day special will run from Friday, June 30 through Sunday, July 2. The shelters continue to experience high numbers of medium- to large-size dogs seeking homes–and some have been waiting more than a year.
All cats, dogs and bunnies will be vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped. A dog license will be included as well.
Scientific studies have shown that animals have a beneficial effect on people’s physical and mental health–and while not noted, it surely has a beneficial effect on the adopted animal’s physical and mental health as well.
Find your new best friend by browsing the County shelters’ animal inventory on the Adoptions page. Pick a second and third choice too, just in case your first choice is already adopted.
Walk-in hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at both the South Shelter, 5821 Sweetwater Road in Bonita, or the North Shelter, 2481 Palomar Airport Road in Carlsbad. People can save time by completing a pet adoption application in advance.
The County Department of Animal Services’ top priority is providing excellent care in its shelters while finding good homes for every healthy and treatable animal. While the goal is to find the right fit for animals and their permanent adopter to form a lasting and loving bond, animal fostering is another opportunity for animals to learn how to be in a home and socialize with people and other animals.
