National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week
In recognition of National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, celebrated the first week of November, Lee County Domestic Animal Services is asking residents to take a closer look at the valuable role their animal shelter plays in enhancing the quality of life in their community. The shelter also encourages community support by offering a $25 discount on pet adoptions when making a donation from the Shelter Wish List.
LCDAS has implemented numerous programs and services in the past several years that have reduced euthanasia by 53 percent (2007 statistics compared to 2010), even during our present economy. More than 1,300 pets have been able to stay in their current homes due to the agency’s Community Pet Pantry which provides food, and sterilization for pets of disadvantaged owners.
“We are proud to serve Lee County by providing our many services and programs,” says Donna Ward, LCDAS Director. “But we can’t do it without the support of our community’s residents.”
Some of the ways to show appreciation for the shelter’s contribution to the community are:
Make an in-kind or monetary donation to the Animal Care Trust to help fund LCDAS sterilization, assist homeless pets in need of medical care, promote pet adoptions, and stock the Community Pet Pantry.
Adopt a pet from the shelter.Throughout November anyone donating an item on the Shelter’s Wish List will receive $25 off the regular adoption fee for any pet.
Have your pet microchipped.This will help shelter staff identify you as the owner and return your pet quickly. LCDAS holds a Microchip ID Clinic every Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. Microchips are just $15 or $5 with proof of public assistance. Pets that are both sterilized and microchipped qualify for reduce license fees too.
Volunteer to help at the shelter, foster pets in needs, or help with special events, and fundraising.
For more information about programs and services go to www.LeeLostPets.com or call 533-7387. Pets available for adoption also may be viewed on the website which updates hourly.