Prince William County Animal Shelter Resuming Cat Adoptions

The Prince William County Animal Shelter, located on Bristow Road in Manassas, announced this week that as a result of laboratory tests, and in consultation with a university shelter veterinary program, it has resumed cat adoptions.

The Shelter said it has eight adult cats seeking new homes with loving individuals or families, and those cats can be adopted as soon as today.

The Animal Shelter also released a list of appeals for adopting a cat in a recent media release:

1. You will give a deserving cat a home. Your compassion will give a Shelter cat a safe loving home, and your adoption fee will help more animals in need.

2. You will have help finding a devoted cat. Every animal at the Shelter receives individualized behavioral assessments and enrichment. Our staff learns as much as possible about each animal so they can help adopters find the perfect pet for their family and lifestyle.

3. You will save money. At the Shelter, your cat’s adoption fee includes health screening and veterinary examination, behavior screening and evaluations, vaccinations, microchip identification and registration, discounted spay or neuter services, and flea/tick/mite treatment as needed. You will receive a voucher good for one free health exam and consultation with a participating community veterinarian with whom you can start a relationship for your adopted pet’s health and wellness.

4. When you adopt, you give a cat a chance at a better life. Your cat will thank you constantly with affection and by becoming your new best friend.

5. You will support responsible pet ownership. When searching for an animal companion, always consider the source and the support you will get following the adoption if you have any questions. The Shelter, for example, has staff that can answer questions for you before and after you take your pet home. We also offer free classes on responsible pet ownership, obedience and dog-walk socialization for adopted Shelter animals.

For more information on adoptions, contact the Animal Shelter at 703-792-6465. The Animal Shelter’s hours are:

• Tuesday-through-Friday from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m.
• Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m.
• Sundays from noon until 4 p.m.

You may also visit the Animal Shelter website here for more information.

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