Animal Control Pets of the Week: Jan. 17

Here’s a look at a few cats up for adoption at Anne Arundel County Animal Control.

Animal Control: Adoption Event a ‘Huge Success’

During the "Thanks for Giving" event, Anne Arundel County Animal Control was able to adopt out 64 animals thanks to an anonymous donor.

Thanks to an anonymous donor, 64 animals were adopted from Anne Arundel County Animal Control during a week in November, which is more than twice the normal adoption rate.  According to a release, from Nov. 13-17, Anne Arundel County Animal Control was able to adopt out pets at no charge thanks to a donation from an anonymous benefactor. The donor paid the standard adoption fees for adopters during the time period. Animal control as well as the police department are calling the “Thanks for Giving” adoption event a “huge success.” Animal Control staff and volunteers saw 64 animals adopted during the promotion—21 dogs/puppies and 43 cats/kittens. During the same week in 2011, animal control adopted out 34 animals, according to a release. On …

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Anonymous Donor Covers Free Pet Adoptions

From Nov. 13-17 all standard adoption fees at Anne Arundel County Animal Control will be paid for by an anonymous donor.

An anonymous donor is giving homeless pets and potential adopters something extra to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Starting Nov. 13 and until Nov. 17, all standard adoption fees will be paid for by the benefactor, making pet adoption from Animal Control free for approved adopters. According to a release from the Anne Arundel County Police Department, it is the goal of the donor and the shelter to increase awareness about the thousands of adoptable animals searching for homes at Anne Arundel County Animal Control each year. The organization would also like to increase the number of animals adopted from the shelter. All adopters will still need to pass the screening process at Anne Arundel County Animal Control before taking home a new …

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