LANCASTER, Pa. — Humane Pennsylvania announced it will host a four-day, no-fee adoption event to celebrate National Change a Pet's Life day later this month.
The event will be held from January 24-27 at shelters in Berks and Lancaster counties, Humane Pennsylvania said in a press release.
"National Change a Pet's Life Day was created to encourage people to adopt pets from shelters and raise awareness about animals in need," Humane Pennsylvania said. "From (January 24 to January 27), dogs, cats, and critters at the Berks and Lancaster County shelter campuses will be free to safe, loving homes."
Prospective adopters who want to give a forever home to a shelter animal are encouraged to visit the shelter campuses or HumanePA.org.
All potential adopters are required to go through Humane Pennsylvania's diligent adoption screening process. The event does not apply to pets under six months of age, Humane Pennsylvania said.
The adoptions include:
- Humane Pennsylvania's 30-day Adoption Health Supplement
- Spaying or neutering (prior to adoption)
- Vaccinations (including current rabies vaccines) and de-worming medication
- Flea treatment
- Microchipping and chip registration
- A free 1-lb. bag of Science Diet pet food
The adoption center locations and details:
Lancaster Center for Animal Life-Saving
Adoption Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster
Freedom Center for Animal Life-Saving
Adoption Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: 1801 N. 11th St., Reading
To view Humane Pennsylvania's adoptable animals, go here, or meet them at the shelter during scheduled adoption hours.
For more information, contact Lancaster Center for Animal Life-Saving at (717) 393-6551 or email adoptionlancaster@humanepa.org.
