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Animal Shelter Hosts 2nd Annual Adoption Explosion Event
Adoption fees waived, veterinarian fees reduced. The event includes a block party with a live DJ and inflatable jump houses for kids - it all ends at 4 p.m.
The Gwinnett County Police Department's Animal Welfare and Enforcement Section has begun their 2nd Annual Adoption Explosion event, which will run through Saturday, July 27. During this event, the shelter will waive the adoption fees and reduce the veterinarian fees. The normal adoption fee of $90 will be reduced to $40 for dogs and puppies and $30 for cats and kittens. If you wish to adopt two cats or kittens, the fee will be reduced to $40 total for both. This fee includes the spay/neuter of each animal, a microchip, and the first round of shots.
The Adoption Explosion will end with a block party at the Animal Welfare and Enforcement Center on Saturday, July 27. The party will run from 10:00am to 3:00pm, with the shelter staying open until 4:00pm. Come out to enjoy a live DJ, theCars for Critters Mega Hot Road and Car Show, inflatable jump houses and games for kids, a craft exhibit, and cookout. You can purchase hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, and non-alcoholic drinks during the party, and all proceeds from the cookout will benefit the Society of Humane Friends, the organization that is making this event possible.
For more information on the Animal Welfare and Enforcement Center and pets available for adoption, visitwww.gwinnettanimalcontrol.com or call 770.339.3200.
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Source: Gwinnett County
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