St. Charles County Department of Community
Health & The Environment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, December 13, 2004

CONTACT:
Theresa Williams, Director - Division of Humane Services 636-949-7387
Julie Burkemper, Public Information Officer 636-949-7408

Holiday Pet Adoption Day Is This Weekend
Friendly, furry friends are looking for new families

St. Charles County - Considering a new pet for the holidays? Mark you calendars now for The St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center’s annual Holiday Adoption Day and 5 th Anniversary party this Saturday, December 18, 2004 from 10am – 5pm. Get a sneak peek at dogs and cats that are waiting to spend the holidays with a new family. Special holiday gift packs will be given to those who adopt a new pet during the celebration. Visitors can meet with pet trainers, behavior specialists, tour the facility and even get a photo with Santa! Be sure to stop in between 10am – 1pm to meet Scully, a Bloodhound from the Sheriff’s K-9 unit, and learn about his special tracking skills.

This December the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center is celebrating five years of serving St. Charles County and the surrounding area from their location at 4850 Mid Rivers Mall Drive. The St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center serves St. Charles County through sheltering and adopting animals, providing owner education, animal control services and investigation of incidents involving animal cruelty and neglect. Visit the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center at 4850 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Monday through Saturday 10am-5pm. For more information call 636-949-PETS (7387) or visit www.scchealth.org.

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