Newark Shelter Overflowing With Adoptable Dogs; Wellness Clinic Nears

NEWARK, NJ — The Associated Humane Societies’ Newark animal shelter is “overflowing” with amazing, adoptable dogs, staff say. And a promotion being held this month will give local pet owners yet another reason to give one of them a forever home.

The AHS-Newark shelter is kicking “Adopt A Dog Day” up a notch with a monthlong celebration in April. People who adopt a dog 40 pounds or heavier from the shelter will get a voucher for its Wellness Clinic and free vaccines – good for up to a year after the adoption.

“Our shelter is overflowing with amazing, adoptable dogs that are friendly with kids, other dogs and some are even friendly with cats,” a spokesperson said Tuesday. “Please adopt – don’t shop!”

Interested adopters can visit the AHS-Newark shelter at 124 Evergreen Avenue daily from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 973-824-7080.

PET WELLNESS CLINIC

AHS-Newark will host a pet wellness day for residents of the city at its clinic from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 at 124 Evergreen Avenue.

Dog and cat owners who live in Newark can bring their pets to the clinic for free microchips and vaccines on a first-come, first-serve basis. The event is open to Newark residents only; photo ID must be provided.

Cats must be in a carrier and dogs must be leashed, organizers said.

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