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Town shelter waives pet adoption fees

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The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is again holding its Home for the Holidays pet adoption program, which began last Saturday and runs through Jan. 3. All fees are waived during this time period.

“There’s no place like home for the holidays,” Town Supervisor Kate Murray said, “and the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter has many beautiful dogs and cats looking for a loving family to adopt them into their lives.”

In addition to the suspension of adoption fees, there will be no charge for a host of services for adopted pets include spaying and neutering, rabies vaccinations and microchipping. For cats, testing for feline AIDS and leukemia will be provided at no cost


The town has partnered with three local sponsors including Island Trees Veterinary Hospital in Hicksville, Dog Grooming by Rachel in Bellmore and Fido Fitness Club in Woodmere, all of which will be providing free gifts for each pet adopted from the town shelter during the program.

Neighbors can get a head start on the adoption process by visiting the Animal Shelter’s website at www.toh.li/animal-shelter, where they can view cats and dogs that are currently up for adoption.

“There are so many beautiful, adoptable pets available at the shelter,” said Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney. “I hope that if your family is considering bringing a new dog or cat into your home during this festive time, you consider adopting before shopping.”

The Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter is located at 3320 Beltagh Avenue in Wantagh. Adoption hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday from 12 noon to 8 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call the shelter at (516) 785-5220.