Pets
$5 Dog, Cat Adoptions At CoCo Shelters Friday, Saturday
Friday the 13th could be your lucky day if you adopt the perfect friend during the Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope event.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY — Contra Costa County Animal Services is offering discounted pet adoptions Friday and Saturday, according to county officials.
The cost to adopt any animal will be $5 and the reduced fee will include the adoption, micro-chipping, vaccination and spaying or neutering -- services that usually run between $104 and $284.
The adoption event is sponsored by the Bissell Pet Foundation, which is helping with similar efforts at 110 shelters in 22 states, county officials said.
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"To permanently end the homeless pet problem, everyone across the country needs to understand that there are beautiful, worthy animals in shelters who should be the first choice when bringing a pet into your home," said Cathy Bissell, the foundation's founder.
To take advantage of the discounted adoptions, people can visit the Contra Costa County Animal Services centers at 4800 Imhoff Place in Martinez or 910 San Pablo Ave. in Pinole.
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People can also check out the available pets online.
Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation in Walnut Creek is also participating. Adoptions there are free Friday and Saturday.
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