October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog month. And do we have some howlin’ good adoption benefits just for you!
•$50 adoption fee: for dogs 6 months and older & more than 20 pounds
•Always includes: Behavior assessment, basic medical exam, age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, ID tag, and collar
•Additional Bark-tober benefits: 3.5-pound bag of Pedigree food, Pedigree leash, Happy Howie’s adoption bag full of tasty morsels, a go-home buddy blanket, and a $5 coupon for Pet Supplies Plus
•Plus: The first 10 adopters during the week of October 12 receive a free 6-week training class courtesy of the Friends (worth $125)
•Value: $450, but falling in love and saving a life is priceless!
•Check out: Lola and all our pups
Christopher Columbus! Our longtime friend and community supporter Pat D’Ambrosio will be serving up some lip-smacking Italian fare at the 2nd Annual Pat’s Paws-itively Pasta Dinner to benefit our rescues.
Date: Monday, October 12, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: Park Place Caterers, 23400 Park St., Dearborn
Cost: $30 per ticket (includes open wine & beer); FREE for children under the age of 5
Includes: Salad, bread, pasta/mostaccioli with meat sauce and meatballs (also a meatless marinara sauce choice), and dessert.
Purchase: Buy your ticket now (online through noon on Monday), visit us at the shelter, or call us at 313.943.2697
It may be Bark-tober, but we have oodles of kitties. Big, little, boys, girls, adults, and babies—each looking for just the right someone. People frequently ask, “Where do all these cats come from?” In 1-year-old Rico’s case, he was left in a box at the shelter’s front door with feline companion Cookie.
•Feline adoption fee: “Name your price for love” for all cats AND kittens now through October 14
•Always includes: Adoption counseling, basic medical exam, age-appropriate vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, kitty comforter
•Value: $300, but falling in love and saving a life is priceless!
Source: Dearborn Animal Shelter