Free Adoptions Offered For Adopt A Senior Dog Month

LAWRENCEVILLE, GA – Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement is celebrating Adopt a Senior Dog Month during November with free adoptions for dogs and cats 7 years old or older. Adoption fees for senior dogs are usually $20.

The animal shelter has large, small, mixed-breed and purebred dogs that are older, homeless and waiting for their new family.

“Senior dogs can be more social, calm and easier to integrate into the family,” said Animal Welfare and Enforcement Director Alan Davis. “They’re already trained, aren’t going through a chewing phase and love unconditionally. They don’t ask for much; just a warm place to sleep, good meals and plenty of love.”

All pet adoptions are free on Fridays.

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In addition, Gwinnett Animal Welfare invites residents to visit the Gwinnett Animal Shelter on Saturday, Nov. 24 to participate in name your price adoptions during the Adopt ’til You Drop event. They can adopt a shelter pet of any age at a fee of their choice. Adoption fees are regularly $45 for dogs and $30 for cats.

Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enforcement works year-round to promote adoptions and enhance the bond that people share with their companion animals. All pets adopted at Gwinnett Animal Welfare are vaccinated, neutered and microchipped before they go to their new home. The shelter is located at 844 Winder Highway, Lawrenceville. Visit www.gwinnettanimalwelfare.com or Gwinnett Animal Shelter on Facebook for updates on available pets and activities.

Photo courtesy Gwinnett Animal Welfare and Enforcement