FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Peggy Bender, Community Relations & Education Specialist, 260-427-5508
CITY TO HOLD HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE FOR THE ANIMALS
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The public is cordially invited to join Mayor Tom Henry and Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control in celebrating the holidays with homeless dogs and cats on Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the shelter located at 3020 Hillegas Road.
Tour the shelter, visit with the animals, meet the Mayor, enjoy refreshments, and learn about volunteer opportunities. Guests are encouraged to bring monetary donations for medical supplies and adoption initiatives or to bring gifts of the following: canned food for cats and dogs (dry food not needed at this time), feed for small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, and parakeets, durable chew toys like Kongs or Nyla Bones, plain clay cat litter, pet treats, small bags of timothy hay or alfalfa cubes, Care Fresh small animal bedding, towels and blankets for dog and cat bedding, blank animal themed note cards with envelopes, pet toys, leashes and collars, dog crates and cat carriers, acrylic lambs wool sheets, cat scratching posts made from rope (non-carpeted), paper towels and rubbing alcohol.
As a reminder, the pet adoption center will be closed Dec. 8 for the open house and will be closed Dec. 18, 23, 24 and 31 for the holidays. For additional information call 427-1244.
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