| Show I 1 Dog Adopt-a-Dog Month Salt Lake County More than 13 I million homeless lost and abandoned canines are waiting to pack their bags and find a new home this October as Dog Adopt-A-Dog Month returns for its seventh important year Salt Lake County Animal Services is one of animal shelters nationwide where the pick of the litter is available during the month-long month public service program sponsored on behalf of the shelters by Meaty Bone Dog Biscuits and Jerky Treats Dog Snacks We have many different dogs of all ages and sizes from purebreds to mixed breeds and they're all healthy happy dogs with one thing in cO common m 1 they need a new home says Peggy Hinnen shelter director for County Animal Services For most people its it's love at first sight when picking a canine campanion Hinnen explains But it is also important to find a dog that will suit individual lifestyles les At County Animal Services we take extra care to match the perfect dog with each owner For example a 12 year-old year Border Collie mix was adopted from an animal shelter when he was 4 months old He has been a very affectionate and longtime longtime longtime long long- time companion of his owner Kathy j Hook Andrea a 2 year-old year purebred Doberman will be excellent as security in a home and will be a aI 1 I loyal companion for life According to Peggy Hinnen each new adopter during October will take home a doggie bag f full of treats a dog 1 skills training booklet collar and ID and official which tag an pet-i-gree pet certifies the dog as a truly wonderful pet County Animal Services is hoping to c increase adoptions adoptions- during the nationwide Month Dog Adopt-A-Dog campaign Of course we want to find homes for all our dogs says Hinnen and we need everyone's everyone help With the wide variety of puppies and older dogs now available for adoption were we're sure a perfect match mater can be made County Animal Services is open Monday through Friday to and is located at West South Adoption fees are based on the sterilization of the dog Please come comeby comeby comeby by and visit our shelter Thank You |
