special dog adoption events in October

OCTOBER IS NATIONAL

ADOPT-A-SHELTER-DOG MONTH

PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT:  Michelle Roache’, Deputy Director, 562-217-1299

 

 

Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control is working to help find homes for homeless dogs during Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month this October.  Please visit one of our six animal shelters this month to meet some of the great dogs and puppies of all breeds and sizes that are waiting for a loving family.

 

“The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control has a lot of great dogs just waiting to find permanent and loving homes,” stated Deputy Director Michelle Roache’. “When you adopt a dog from an animal shelter, you are not only saving a life – you are also getting a wonderful companion”.

 

Website Address:  http://animalcare.lacounty.gov/

 

Special Adoption Events:

Ø  10/04/08 Chihuahua Adopt-a-thon: 10am-5pm, Baldwin Park Shelter, Downey Shelter, Carson Shelter, and Lancaster Shelter

Ø  10/04/08 Petco Puente Hills: 10am-4pm, 17585 Colima Road, City of Industry, CA 91748

Ø  10/04/08, Bark at the Park: 10am-5pm, 43011 N. 10^th Street West, Lancaster, CA  93534

Ø  10/05/08 PetSmart Walnut: 11am-4pm, 21848 Valley Blvd, City of Industry, CA 91789

Ø  10/12/08 Bow Wows and Meows: 11am-4pm, 24151 New Hall Ave., Santa Clarita, CA 91321

Ø  10/12/08 Best Friends: 11am-4pm, Westchester Park (Manchester Ave./Lincoln Blvd.)

Ø  10/12/08 PetSmart Lancaster: 10am-3pm, 44551 Valley Central Way, Lancaster, CA 93536

Ø  10/18/08-10/19/08 Pumpkin Festival: 9am-5pm, 3701 Lost Hills Road, Calabasas, CA 91302

Ø  10/19/08 PetSmart Whittier: 10am-4pm, 15618 Whittwood, Lane, Whittier, CA 90603

Ø  10/12/08 PetSmart Lancaster: 10am-3pm, 44551 Valley Central Way, Lancaster, CA 93536

 

 

 

 

Animal Shelter Locations:

 

·         Downey Animal Shelter, 11258 S. Garfield Avenue, Downey

·         Carson Animal Shelter, 216 W. Victoria Street, Gardena

·         Baldwin Park Animal Shelter, 4275 N. Elton Street, Baldwin Park

·         Lancaster Animal Shelter, 5210 W. Avenue “I”, Lancaster

·         Castaic Animal Shelter, 31044 N. Charlie Canyon Road, Castaic

·         Agoura Animal Shelter, 29525 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills

 

If you love dogs, but are presently unable to adopt one, please consider making a tax-deductible donation or becoming a volunteer instead.  As a volunteer, you can spend your free time helping homeless dogs find new loving homes.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call our Volunteer Services Division at (562) 256-1367 or visit our website to download an application.

 

 

 

 

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