The Gloucester County Animal Shelter would like to remind residents that the last day to adopt a pet for the holiday season is Tuesday, Dec. 19.
Due to newly adopted animals requiring time to become accustomed to their new house before the rush of the holiday, the animal shelter will not start to release animals again until after Christmas to avoid stress being put onto the animals.
"The greatest gift anyone can give to any animal is a family," said Freeholder Director Robert M. Damminger. "This holiday season, we are hoping to put many of our animals into homes that will give them the love they deserve."
The Gloucester County Animal Shelter would also like to remind residents that the season of giving can also be extended to animals in need. The shelter has a wish list of items that they could always use and donations are greatly appreciated.
Freeholder Dan Christy, Liaison to the Gloucester County Animal Shelter said, "Donating to the shelter is a great way to give to animals that might not get to spend this holiday season with a family of their own."
Supplies needed include:
Cleaning
Fabric softener sheets
Anti-bacterial hand soap (any type)
Spray Bottles (16oz-22oz)
Bleach, Laundry Detergent - HE only please
Cascade powdered dishwasher detergent
Paper towels
Food Items
Canned cat food with pull tops
Small animal food (guinea pig, hamster, rabbit, ferret, etc.)
Dog and cat treats
No rawhide please
Wild bird seed
Animal Supplies
Hard rubber dog toys (ex. Kong Brand)
Plastic balls and Catnip toys for cats
Naturalized sterilized bones (hickory flavor is best)
Miscellaneous
Lint brushes (disposable), New or Used towels and blankets
Newspapers, Heating Pads, Paper Plates 6" round Used tennis balls, Sticky note pads
AA or AAA batteries
Duct tape, Clear gallon size zipper bags, Small coffee cans
Frontline or Advantage for dogs and cats
PetsMart Gift Cards
Cat Carriers
If you have a doghouse or kennel you would like to donate, contact the GCAS for information on how to donate them for other pets in need.
The Gloucester County Animal Shelter is located at 1200 North Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ 08312 (856) 881-2828, Monday through Saturday.
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