Pet Adoptions Only $4 At Blackwood's Homeward Bound Center

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — March Madness means pandemonium in college basketball, and it could mean a new home for some animals in Camden County shelters.

Several local shelters, including the Homeward Bound Pet Adoption Center, will celebrate the runup to March Madness by offering $4 adoptions on all dogs, cats and guinea pigs. The special will run through March 19.

"The shelter is full of loving dogs and cats who are just waiting to find a forever home," said Camden County Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the animal shelter. "This is a wonderful opportunity to not only celebrate March Madness, but to open your home and your heart to a new pet in need."

If you're unable to adopt, consider donating $4, as the shelter can always use donations, Young says.

PetSmart adoption centers in Sicklerville, Cherry Hill and Lawnside are also participating in the initiative.

Homeward Bound (125 County House Rd., Blackwood) is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday. The nonprofit has operated as Camden County's animal shelter since 1997. Homeward Bound takes in approximately 5,000 animals per year from 18 cities and towns throughout Camden County.