Women’s Animal Center, 3839 Richlieu Road, Bensalem, is participating in the 10th annual Clear the Shelters: a nationwide pet adoption event hosted by NBCUniversal that helps find loving forever homes for surrendered and stray animals.
Thanks to the financial support of Inspire Federal Credit Union as this year’s event partner, adoption fees for cats, dogs and small animals will be fully waived/free for individuals and families adopting from Women’s Animal Center on Saturday, Sept. 7. All shelter pets adopted from Women’s Animal Center are spayed or neutered, receive preventative and lifesaving vaccines, and are microchipped, which provides a permanent means of identification should a pet become separated from its new family.
Those interested in adopting a shelter pet are invited to visit Women’s Animal Center on Sept. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To prepare for the day, potential adopters should visit the center’s adoption webpage for information about the adoption process and what/who to bring at womensanimalcenter.org/our-animal-shelter/adoption-process-fees.
“Inspire Federal Credit Union is incredibly proud to support such a worthwhile initiative,” said Jim Merrill, president/CEO of the Bucks County-based credit union. “The role the shelter plays in our local community is transformative, and the positive impact pet adoptions have on families is powerful. Contributing our resources to finding good homes for these pets is truly rewarding.”
Potential adopters should ask themselves a few questions before bringing a pet into their home:
- Know what you’re looking for in a pet. Do you want a four-legged friend to join you on your daily run or a pet who is going to take on more of a roommate role, such as a senior pet? It’s important to know what your expectations are for your new pet.
- Think about how this pet will fit into your lifestyle. Do you work long hours or regularly travel? No matter the type of pet, you’ll need to be able to care for them and meet their needs, so knowing whether you can do that consistently is key.
- Determine if you can afford it. The costs for a pet don’t stop after adoption. You will need to be prepared to pay for food, visits to the veterinarian and accessories like collars, beds and toys. Knowing up front what to expect throughout the lifetime of your pet will help you make a better-informed decision.
- Consider things like whether your current housing will allow you to have a pet and if you or anyone who lives in your household has allergies.
Visit womensanimalcenter.org to view photos of adoptable shelter pets.
