Pet adoptions 50 percent off at Placer County’s Auburn shelter Oct. 3 – 15

Published on September 29, 2016

The fall adoption special is happening for the next two weeks at Placer County’s animal shelter in North Auburn. Facing a surplus of wagging tails, the county’s animal services center will reduce cat and dog adoption fees from Oct. 3 - 15. Dog adoptions - normally $121 plus a $20 licensing fee are just $60 (plus the $20 licensing fee). Cat adoption fees are reduced from $101 to $50 (no licensing fee). The reduced fee is only for animals one year and older.

“Fall weather means cooler temperatures in Placer County, a perfect time of year to enjoy the outdoors with a new family dog or bundling-up on the couch with a feline friend,” said Peggy Zarriello, assistant animal services director.

Dog adoption fees include the cost of the heartworm test (for dogs over 6 months); a first heartworm preventative pill; flea and tick prevention; a first distemper, parvo and bordetella vaccination; rabies vaccination (if over 4 months); deworming; microchipping; and spay or neuter procedures.

Cat adoption fees include the cost of a feline AIDS and leukemia test; a first feline distemper vaccination; deworming; rabies vaccination (if over 4 months); microchipping; and spay or neuter procedures.

Search available animals for your new best friend on our animal services website or at the Pet Harbor website. Or drop by the Auburn shelter (11251 B Ave.in Auburn) anytime during its recently-expanded hours, Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Would-be adopters must complete an adoption application, also available on our website. Stay tuned, the new Auburn shelter is opening Oct. 24!