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Saturday, September 13, 2025

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Home for the Holidays Adopt-A-Thon Dec. 19

 

photo courtesy of Irving Animal Care
photo courtesy of Irving Animal Care

If you are interested in adopting a pet come to the Irving Animal Care Campus on Saturday, Dec. 19 and adopt a pet for only $19. Help Irving’s  homeless shelter pets find a Home for the Holidays!

Animals being adopted will be:

  • Up-to-date on vaccinations, including rabies if the animal is more than four months of age.
  • Spayed or neutered.
  • Given a general dewormer and treated for fleas and ticks.
  • Microchipped and registered with 24PetWatch.
  • Heartworm tested (dogs over 6 months of age).
  • FeLV / FIV tested (cats over 6 months of age).
  • Given 30 days of 24PetWatch pet insurance (with a valid email address).
  • Given a sample bag of Science Diet food.