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County Reduces Cat Adoption Fees

For June and July, adoption prices drop more than half the original price.

For June and July, county freeholders have reduced the Burlington County Animal Shelter's cat adoption fees as part of their Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month program. Shelter workers want you to stop by and check out their assortments of cats: wacky kittens, adventuresome adolescents, captivating young adults, and mature comfort-seekers.

Skilled adoption counselors are on-hand to help visitors discover their kindred spirits in feline form. The fees have been reduced from $45-$60 to only $20 to place more pets.

"Whether you're looking for a fun, frisky kitten or a mellow, mature cat, you'll find the perfect pet at our shelter," says Freeholder Mary Ann O’Brien. "We encourage people to visit and meet all the great cats we have at the shelter. They’re all looking for loving permanent homes."

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Over the last several weeks, the shelter has seen a surge in cats and kittens. While this is typical for this time of year, the shelter is filled to capacity and needs to increase adoption to make room for new cats. 

Companionship, health benefits, social interaction and devoted love are just a few of the benefits of having a cat. Cats also help promote family relationships and laughter, and act as a nonjudgmental audience and sounding board for millions of Americans every day.

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The County Animal Shelter, located on Pioneer Boulevard off Woodlane Road in Westampton, has many kittens and cats to adopt for a reduced fee until July 31.   Kittens too young to be spayed or neutered at the time of adoption may be brought back for the procedure at no charge.

For more information on adopting an animal, call the Burlington County Animal Shelter at 609-265-5073.

Editor's note: Cinnaminson Patch Editor Christina Paciolla features a Burlington County Pet of the Week each Friday. Also, Christina Paciolla adopted her own cat from the Burlington County Animal Shelter—one that was a featured pet of the week. Franny has now been living with her for four months.


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