FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 5, 2005
For additional information contact:
Amy Morris, Community Relations Coordinator, 616. 632.7110
The Kent County Animal Shelter to Hold Pet Adopt-a-Thon May 7, 2005
The Kent County Animal Shelter is sponsoring its annual Pet Adopt-a-thon, Saturday, May 7, at the Kent County Animal Shelter, 711 Ball N.E., from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Pet Adopt-a-thon seeks to save the lives of hundreds of local homeless pets by finding them quality homes, and by helping local families and individuals find a quality companion pet. Spaying and neutering, microchip identification, and many other extras are included in the adoption fee.
Adoption fees during the Adopt-a-thon will include the following:
- Cats: $60 adoption fee includes all vaccinations, microchip identification, spaying or neutering, feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus tests, and a cat carrier.
- Dogs: $125 adoption fee includes all vaccinations, microchip identification, spaying or neutering, heart worm test, and a collar and leash.
Animal Control Officials say the Pet Adopt-a-thon will provide a second chance for many quality pets that might otherwise face being euthanized. Animal control experts have long advocated spaying and neutering all pets as a means of stopping unintended breeding and pet overpopulation. However, litters of puppies and kittens are dropped off at the Animal Shelter every week.
For more information on the Adopt-A-Thon contact Sarah Houwerzyl, Kent County Animal Shelter Kennel Supervisor at 616.336.2357.
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KCHD has been in the business of providing health services to the whole of Kent County since 1931. The Health Department is home to nearly 325 employees including public health nurses, sanitarians, health educators, technicians, public health administrators and the Kent County Animal Shelter. The Health Department operates five satellite clinics located in Wyoming, Kentwood, Rockford, Sheldon Complex, and the Westside of Grand Rapids. To learn more about our services visit www.accesskent.com/health
