Dog Days of Summer

Published: 7/6/2009 9:00:00 AM

Having just celebrated the Fourth of July holiday, we are officially entering the “dog days of summer.” Speaking of dogs, our friends at Young-Williams Animal Center report that they’re bursting at the seams with dogs - and cats and other pets - waiting for adoption. The center can hold about 450 animals, and right now it’s at full capacity.

Having just celebrated the Fourth of July holiday, we are officially entering the “dog days of summer.”

Speaking of dogs, our friends at Young-Williams Animal Center report that they’re bursting at the seams with dogs - and cats and other pets - waiting for adoption. The center can hold about 450 animals, and right now it’s at full capacity.

So, if you’ve been thinking of adding a new pet to your household, now is the perfect time to stop by Young-Williams Animal Center on Sutherland Avenue and find your furry friend.

To make the offer more enticing, now through August Young-Williams is holding a Furry Fiesta with reduced adoption rates for adult dogs and cats. During this promotion, the adoption rate for dogs and cats age six months to six years is reduced from $120 to $75; the rate is $50 for dogs and cats age seven and above.

I also want to take this opportunity to encourage pet owners to have your pets spayed or neutered. It’s the best way to reduce unwanted animals.

For more information on adoptable pets or on spaying and neutering, visit http://www.knoxpets.org or call 865-215-6599.

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