Find a pet and a friend at ADOPTATHON 2006
Humane Society’s special day offers reduced cost for pets.
TACOMA, Wash. - For Steve Pierce, ADOPTATHON 2006 holds special meaning. It’s the first pet adoption event since the announcement to make Pierce County a “no-kill” community by the end of 2008.
The executive director of The Humane Society said the May 6th event is not only a chance to unite people with a dog or a cat but to combat the needless deaths of thousands of pets that occur in the county each year.
“ADOPTATHON is more important this year as we move toward ‘fixing the problem’ of euthanizing unwanted animals,” said Pierce. “Promoting pet adoption is one way we can reach our goal of becoming a ‘no-kill community’ by the end of 2008.”
Hundreds of homeless animals will be available for adoption at reduced cost during ADOPTATHON at the William Gazecki Animal Shelter, 2608 Center St. in Tacoma, starting at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 6, 2006. Other ADOPTATHON sites include PETsMART in Tacoma and Lakewood and Wild Birds in Gig Harbor.
Pierce said the goal is to top 100 adoptions. Last year, 81 pets were adopted, most of them cats. Adopting dogs has gotten easier through the Meet Your Match* program launched last month that helps adopters match their lifestyle with a dog’s personality.
“It helps assure a loving and lasting home for a shelter animal,” Pierce said.
As part of ADOPTATHON 2006, there will be a $20 discount on regular adoption prices and $10 on already reduced prices for pets. All adoptions include: wellness exam, spay/neuter surgery, microchip with national registration, initial vaccinations, pet care counseling and - for cats - feline leukemia test, collar and cat carrier. Free pet toys will be given with every adoption.
