Dear Santa Paws, my biggest wish for the holiday season is for a kind and loving person to be my family.
The San Diego County Department of Animal Services would love to find forever homes for every animal in their care and they are offering a Santa Paws adoption special of $12 per pet in December. All animals will be spayed or neutered, have vaccinations, a microchip and a one-year license for dogs in the service area.
“Make a real difference in the life of an animal by giving one or two a caring home,” said Animal Services Director Kelly Campbell. “You can be an angel to one of our region’s homeless pets.”
On the subject of giving, it is quite possible that you know someone who would love a pet. If after careful thought, you have decided to give an animal as a gift, why not give a gift certificate from a County shelter and let the recipient pick out their lifetime family member? That ensures a good match for both human and animal.
The first step to finding a new best friend is browsing all the lovable animals from cats to dogs to chickens and pigs available now on the Adoptions page. Animal Services staff recommend picking out a second and third choice too, just in case your first choice is already chosen by another person.
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.
Fill out an application online to print or pick one up at the shelter. Applications can also be emailed but it is quicker to go in person.
If you cannot adopt, consider fostering or volunteering.
