12 | May | June | 2010
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May Madness Pet Adoptions At Lee County Domestic Animal Services! Lee County Domestic Animal Services is promoting pet adoptions during May with half off the regular fee for all pets. The promotion kicks off May 1st with a special event. Lee County Domestic Animal Services is going mad during the month of May! During May Madness all pets may be adopted for half off the regular adoption fee. The month-long promotion will kick-off Saturday, May 1st with a special adoptathon event sponsored by the US Postal Service. The USPS will unveil the new “Adopt a Shelter Pet” stamp and offer activities and crafts for children and families at the shelter from 11:30 am until 2:00 pm. Adoptions will continue until 3:30 pm. LCDAS hopes this tremendous incentive will encourage prospective owners to adopt a shelter pet and save the life of a homeless animal rather than buy from pet stores or breeders. Shelter pets have long endured the reputation of being
Featured Pets Name: Tammy ID #: 465879 Breed: Shepherd Mix Sex Female Age: Four months old Color: Brown Comments: I was dumped off on the side of the road and a kind Animal Control Officer brought me to the shelter. Being dumped was very scary so I’ve been in a foster home until now so I could gain some confidence. Now I am back at the shelter and ready for my permanent home. In my foster home I learned my house manners and how to use a doggy door. I still may want to hide sometimes because I’m shy but will warm up quickly to you. I’m going to be a large dog and I am growing fast. I had lots of dog company in my foster home and would love to be someone’s loving companion. So what do you think? Are we a match? Adoption Fee: $47.50 (1/2 off the regular adoption fee of $95 during the May Madness Adoption Promotion at LCDAS).
Name: Chleo ID #: 469057 Breed: Domestic Short Hair Sex: Spayed Female Age: 1 year old Color: Patch Tabby Comments: I am a very sweetnatured cat and I love to play but I’m ready to dedicate myself to being your lap cat. I’ve been around other pets but I’d be most happy as your one-and-only love! Adoption Fee: $25 (1/2 off the
regular adoption fee of $50 during the May Madness Adoption Promotion at LCDAS).
“damaged goods.” The reality, however, is quite the opposite. “We frequently hear from adopters how shocked their friends are that they adopted such a great pet from a shelter,” says Ria Brown, LCDAS Public Information Officer. “The economy has contributed to the homeless pet problem but, we also live in a throwa-way society. Unfortunately, this practice includes pets.” As a result shelters are the best place to find a variety of pets to fit your lifestyle from puppies or kittens to adult pets that already have some training. May’s reduced adoption fee will still include the complete package of services consisting of sterilization, age appropriate vaccinations, county license, microchip ID, worming, flea treatment, a heartworm test for dogs, feline aids and leukemia test for cats, 10 Day Health Guarantee, and a bag of Hill’s Science Diet dog or cat food. The adoption package is valued at over $500! View the variety of pets waiting to be adopted at www.LeeLostPets.com or head to the shelter at 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers next to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office off Six Mile Cypress Parkway. Adoption hours are Monday through Saturday from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm. For more information about pets for adoption go to www.LeeLostPets.com or call (239) 533-7387 (LEE-PETS). The website updates hourly so current information is always available. If you are inquiring about a pet you have seen online, please have the animal ID number ready for faster assistance.