East Bay SPCA Launches “Home for the Holidays” Promotion, Waives Adoption Fees on All Animals with Holiday-Themed Names
Oakland, CA (PRWEB) November 27, 2013 -- The holidays are a wonderful time of year, and the East Bay SPCA is focused on making sure that its shelter animals are adopted into loving homes. This year, the organization is launching its “Home for the Holidays” campaign (Dec 1.-30) to encourage the public to adopt a shelter animal or donate to help as many shelter animals as possible.
East Bay SPCA suggests three easy ways to “lend a paw” this season:
1. Adopt – East Bay SPCA is waiving fees on all animals with holiday-themed names! East Bay SPCA has two convenient Adoption Centers in Oakland and Dublin!
2. Make a Donation – Monetary donations during this time of year are essential. East Bay SPCA would like the public to know that $30.00 will provide vaccinations for a dog or cat, $50.00 will provide a comfortable Kuranda® bed for a dog or cat plus yummy meals, $75.00 will provide a microchip, and nutritious food for one month, $250.00 will provide supplies for baby animals entering foster care, $500.00 will provide spay or neuter surgery for up to five animals, and a gift of $1,000.00 will provide medical care for an injured animal in need. Members of the public can give a gift by visiting http://www.eastbayspca.org/holidays.
3. Buy a Shelter Pet a Gift! – East Bay SPCA has “Giving Trees” at selected locations in Dublin and San Ramon. Shoppers can pop in, pluck an ornament off the Giving Tree, purchase that gift, and donate that item. A virtual Giving Tree is also available online at http://www.eastbayspca.org/givingtree/donate.
“We want to give these animals a second chance, and provide them with loving homes for the holidays and beyond. There are so many wonderful animals that come to shelters through no fault of their own. Our hope is that the public will consider adoption when they choose to add a new animal companion to their home this holiday season.”
“Waiving fees on animals with holiday-themed names is a festive way to engage the public and shine light on some really special animals in need of homes” says Vice President of Marketing and Development Laura Fulda. “Bringing your family down to visit animals like “Jingle Bells” or “Figgy Pudding” is fun and rewarding for all!
Our message to families who are thinking about bringing home an animal this season is to adopt from a shelter. Shelter animals make great additions to a family and deserve a home for the holidays, and beyond.”
The East Bay SPCA also offers some of the lowest adoption fees in the Bay Area with fees for cats and kittens ranging from $25 to $75 and puppies and dogs from $50 to $150. All animals at EBSPCA are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, and behaviorally and medically evaluated before they are placed for adoption; all animals in EBSPCA’s Adoption program are kept until they are placed in a loving home.
Those thinking about adopting a pet are invited to the EBSPCA’s Adoption Centers in Oakland and Dublin Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM – 6 PM. “We encourage the entire family to spend time with the dog or cat they are interested in adopting to help ensure a good match,” Lindquist explains. “Choosing to share your life with an animal requires careful consideration and a commitment to that pet that goes far beyond the holidays.”
About East Bay SPCA
The East Bay SPCA (EBSPCA) is a 501(c) 3 non profit committed to the welfare of cats and dogs in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. We strive to eliminate animal cruelty, neglect and overpopulation by providing programs and education that support people and companion animals. We operate two pet adoption centers and two spay/neuter centers in Oakland and Dublin. We also offer dog training classes and humane education programs at both locations and provide a full-service veterinary clinic at our Oakland location. The East Bay SPCA is one of the nation’s longest running humane organizations, in operation since 1874, and receives no funding from any national organizations. More information about EBSPCA can be found at http://www.eastbayspca.org or by calling 510.569.0702.
Laura Fulda, East Bay SPCA, http://www.eastbayspca.org, +1 (510) 563-4611, [email protected]
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