Adoptions of cats and dogs at shelters operated by Contra Costa Animal Services are free through July 6 due to a lack of kennel space, officials said.
As of Sunday morning there were 150 dogs and 129 cats of all ages, including kittens and puppies, at the agencies shelters in Martinez and Pinole.
Because of the lack of space, Contra Costa Animal Services is not accepting cats and kittens, with the exception of sick or injured cats/kittens (including unweaned kittens) until further notice. The agency is also currently unable to accept rabbits, officials said.
The agency has shelters at 4800 Imhoff Place in Martinez and 910 San Pablo Ave. in Pinole.
A list of available animals with pictures is online at http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/2424/Search-for-Available-Animals.
Lets just hope they go to loving homes and do not end up in bad hands! These poor animals Spay and Neuter humans!
Lets hope these poor animals find loving homes and do not end up in bad hands Spay and Neuter
I got a 4 y/o cat from the Martinez shelter almost ten years ago. I’m not even a cat person but I love this cat. He’s been through so much before we got him.
If you are thinking about adopting a pet, don’t forget the mature animals. They can be a wonderful addition to your home and due to their age will be more settled and mellow than a puppy or kitten.
Kittens and puppies are usually the first ones to be adopted and any leftover mature animals may be euthanized if they are not adopted.
Kittens and puppies are cute but can be a handful once you bring one home. Puppies need to be potty trained and will chew up everything in sight. Kittens don’t need to be potty trained, but will run around jumping, climbing and scratching on your nice furniture.
I’m not saying don’t adopt a puppy or kitten, I’m just pointing out what a first time pet owner can expect.
@ Dawg
Great advice Dawg! Grandma got a puppy that ran
around and kept tripping her. We got it a good new
home with a younger family. We found her an older
dawg (whoops, no offense, I meant dog) and they
are a perfect match. Maybe you and grandma would
get along too! (As long as you’re not a sly Dawg).
There’s a major advantage to getting an animal that’s already house-trained.