Adopt A Shelter Pet Day Coming Up At Ocean County Health Department

Your new best friend is waiting for you at the Ocean County Health Department.

Your new best friend won't judge you. He or she will run to the door when you come home. They will be happy just to be in your presence.

So come down to one of the Ocean County Animal Shelters and pick out a dog or cat and give them a forever home on April 30. The emphasis is on forever.

"An animal's care is a lifelong commitment and should never be an impulse decision," said Brian Lippai, the manager of the Ocean County Animal Facilities. "Do your homework and make sure you find the pet that fits your lifestyle. If you've been thinking about adopting for the first time, or even adding another pet to your family, this adoption event is a great time and place to start your search. Shelter pets are the best and nothing is more rewarding than giving these wonderful cats and dogs a permanent loving home."

Adoption fees for all animals are waived on the day of the event. Adopters will be give a goodie bag with treats and toys for their new best friend.

All the cats and dogs available for adoption are spayed/neutered, microchipped and have already received age-appropriate vaccines.

The Northern Ocean County Animal Facility is located at 615 Freemont Avenue in Jackson. The address for the Southern Ocean County Animal Facility is 360 Haywood Road in Manahawkin.

"If you've been thinking about adopting for the first time, or even adding another pet to your family, this adoption event is a great time and place to start your search," he said. "Shelter pets are the best and nothing is more rewarding than giving these wonderful cats and dogs a permanent loving home." Most of these pets are sweet, loving animals hopeful for a second chance at a forever home."

If you have any questions regarding the National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day special event on April 30, 2017 please call 732-341-9700, ext. 7735. You can also visit the Health

April 30, 2017 please call 732-341-9700, ext. 7735. You can also visit the Health Department website at www.ochd.org for a copy of this press release or follow the HealthDepartment at Twitter@OC
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