Dogtober makes animal adoptions really cool

Gone are the dog days of summer. Instead, embrace the fall with Dogtober specials at Pinellas County Animal Services. Take advantage of the reduced adoption fees at shelter through the end of October.

During Dogtober, the adoption fee for adult dogs over four months of age and more than 25 pounds is $25, reduced from $40. Adoption fee for dogs less than four months of age or small breeds less than 25 lbs is $75.  Even cats are getting special prices during Dogtober with reduced adoption fees of $25. The fee includes medical checkup, spaying/neutering, vaccinations, internal and external parasite control and microchipping. The required Pinellas County license is also provided.

If those interested can’t get to the shelter to find their new fury best friend, Pinellas County Animal Services will be bringing the adoptable dogs to the following events:

·       Saturday, Oct. 19 – 16th Annual BACC Dimmitt  Corvette Show, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Dimmit Chevrolet, 25485 U.S. Hwy 19 N. in Clearwater

·       Saturday, Oct. 19 – Woofstock, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Highlander Park, 1920 Pinehurst Road in Dunedin

·       Saturday, Oct. 26 – Pit Bull Gear 7th Annual Pit Bull Awareness Day, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. held inside the Rodeo dome at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa

·       Saturday, Nov. 9 – 6th Annual Dogtoberfest and Super Pet Adopt-a-Thon, from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Highlander Park, 1920 Pinehurst Road in Dunedin

Pinellas County Animal Services is located at 12450 Ulmerton Road in Largo. Normal hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the adoption center closing at 5:30 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and services include adoptions. Rabies vaccinations are administered on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The facility is closed all Pinellas County holidays.

For information on how to adopt, donate or volunteer, join Pinellas County Animal Services on Facebook. To learn more about the shelter, visit www.pinellascounty.org/animalservices or call (727) 582-2600. The lost or found pets hotline is (727) 582-2604.

For more information about Pinellas County services and programs, visit www.pinellascounty.org, now with LiveChat, or create a shortcut to www.pinellascounty.org/mobile on any smartphone. Pinellas County government is on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Pinellas County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.