Young-Williams aims for 250 pet adoptions for USA 250th
In celebration of the U.S.’s 250th birthday this Independence Day, the goal is for 250 animals to find forever homes with a “name your own price” adoption fee offered Wednesday through Friday, July 1-3.
“As of today, we have 399 animals in our shelter locations and an additional 423 placed in foster homes, totaling 822 pets in our care,” Young-Williams Animal Center CEO Janet Testerman said. “We are asking for help and support. Our goal is to complete 250 adoptions in three days.
“If you’ve been considering pet adoption, now is the time. Name your own adoption fee to bring home a loving dog or cat in need of a home. This applies to any animal in the shelter or currently placed with a foster. And the holiday weekend, which is extended for many people, serves as a great opportunity to introduce a new pet to your home.”
All pet adoption fees are waived with a donation of any amount to Young-Williams Animal Center. Potential adopters can view available animals on the Young-Williams Animal Center website at young-williams.org, as well as visit the shelter locations at 3201 Division St. and 6400 Kingston Pike.
More information about the adoption process is available on the website, and Young-Williams Animal Center staff and volunteers will assist with same-day adoption.
Every pet adopted during the three-day event will receive the same services covered by the regular adoption fees, which include a veterinary exam, spay/neuter surgery, standard vaccinations, a microchip with registration and more.
Both locations are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; however, they close from 1 to 2 p.m. for animal quiet time. Young-Williams Animal Center is closed on Saturday, July 4, in honor of the Independence Day holiday.
“If you’ve been thinking about adopting, now is an incredible time to make a difference. And if adopting isn’t possible right now, please consider making a gift instead,” Testerman said.
