It’s National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day! Fairfax County Animal Shelter highlights adoptable pets
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!
Advocates hope to use this day to raise awareness for the thousands of pets that are looking for their fur-ever homes.
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is one of many shelters celebrating this day. It highlighted some of its furry friends who are looking for a home.
Tiger (male), 9 years old
“Tiger is a 9-year-old handsome boy who not only has stunning stripes, but is also incredibly kind and has been described as a big mush. He has excellent leash manners and will impress you with all his tricks (sit, shake, down and turnaround). Tiger likes going for a walk and will even chase the tennis ball a few times, but he is also a certified couch potato and appreciates a good nap!”
Tiger is also eligible for the Adoption Audition program, a five-day adoption trial for some shelter dogs.
Honey (female), 10 years old
“This 10-year-old green-eyed beauty is not only stunning but also incredibly loving and attentive! Honey’s favorite pastime is ensuring you’re never short on forehead boops! She is a professional at purring, making air biscuits and offering endless affection. Honey has asthma, so she needs a family who can help manage her condition with daily medication. She takes her meds like a champion and keeps her space free of floral or fragranced products.”
Marshmallow and Buttercream (females), 2 years old
“Buttercream and Marshmallow are two years old and are a delightful pair of bonded adoptable bunnies, each with a personality as sweet as their names suggest. They will make you laugh with their playful antics and larger-than-life personalities! These two bunnies are inseparable and will need to be adopted together! You will often catch them grooming each other or seeking comfort in one another’s company.”
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The shelter said it will be offering fee-waived adoptions for all pets from Thursday, May 2 through Sunday, May 5.
The fees will be waived at both shelter locations — the Michael R. Frey Campus at 4500 West Ox Rd. in Fairfax, and the Lorton Campus at 8875 Lorton Rd. in Lorton.
Click here to learn more about the adoption process and to see the featured pets — or to browse other pets looking for their fur-ever homes.
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