LCDAS offers July pet adoption specials
This July as we celebrate our country’s independence, Lee County Domestic Animal Services hopes you will give a homeless pet a chance for independence too. Throughout the entire month, adult cats may be adopted for $10 and kittens for just $30. A select variety of dogs will be available for $30 also. This represents a 60 to 80 percent reduction in regular adoption fees.
Local fireworks have officially begun with a population explosion at the shelter. The increase coincides with the start of kitten season which began in May. Some 544 cats entered the shelter in May compared to a monthly average of only 284 in January through April, a 91 percent increase.
“We are utilizing every foster home we have available to give these cats and kittens a chance,” said Donna Ward, LCDAS Director. “Kittens raised in a foster home are very sociable, playful, and have the benefit of early litter training.”
Once kittens are old enough, they return to the shelter for adoption.
Although fees will be reduced, the adoption package valued at $500 still includes the following:
— Spay/neuter surgery
— Age-appropriate vaccinations
— Rabies vaccination and county license for pets over 3 months
— 10-day pet health guarantee
— Microchip ID
— Feline Leukemia and Aids test for cats
— Heartworm test for dogs over 6 months
— Flea treatment
— De-worming
— Training DVD
— Bag of Science Diet Pet Food
Photos and information about lost pets or pets for adoption are available on the agency’s website at www.leelostpets.com. Pet info on the website updates hourly. Anyone interested in fostering pets may also obtain an application online.