'Thankful Fur Second Chances' Adoption Event Saturday In Bensalem

BENSALEM, PA — If you're thinking about celebrating the holidays with a new, four-legged friend this year, Saturday will be a great chance to meet one.

The Women's Animal Center in Bensalem is hosting its one-day-only Thankful Fur Second Chances adoption event from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at their offices at 3839 Richlieu Rd. in Bensalem.

The group — which is the nation's oldest animal shelter and adoption program — will be adopting out dogs for $50, puppies for $150 and senior dogs (ages 8 and up) and cats for $10. Small animals, like rabbits and gerbils, also will be adopted at 50 percent off normal prices.

All adoptions will include spaying or neutering, vaccinations, a microchip, flea and tick treatment and free service at the Women's Animal Center Veterinary Hospital. Those interested in adopting are encouraged to arrive early, as wait times could become long.

Free food and refreshments will be available at the event and there will be activities for children.

For more information on how to be prepared to adopt, check out this page on the center's website.

The Women's Animal Center says that, while fall is typically a down period for new intakes at animal shelters, that hasn't been the case this year. They say the shelter has remained near capacity since the spring.

Saturday's event is designed to free up space at the shelter by finding homes for as many animals as possible before the holidays.

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