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Escambia Animal Shelter Is Full, And They Are Offering Reduced Adoption Rates For Dogs And Cats
October 7, 2021
The Escambia County Animal Shelter is full, and reduced adoption rates are in place to help you find that perfect friend.
“We have a lot of great cats and dogs available,” said Animal Services Manger John Robinson. “You can find that perfect one.”
For now, the adoption fee is $25 dogs and $10 for cats. An $11 licensing fee also applies for Escambia County residents.
For a photo gallery, click here.
The shelter is open from noon until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and from 11 until 4 on Saturdays at 200 West Fairfield Drive. Walk-ins are welcome to see the animals, but an appointment might be necessary for adoption services.
To view adoptable cats and dogs, click or tap here to search.
Pictured pets were available as of Wednesday afternoon. Use the search link above to see current availability.
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7 Responses to “Escambia Animal Shelter Is Full, And They Are Offering Reduced Adoption Rates For Dogs And Cats”
Such sweet babies.
Christopher, These animals are at the county animal shelter…they ARE strays. It’s very expensive to spay, neuter, feed and give all the medical care these animals need. The adoption fee is a bargain. There are many adoption groups you can volunteer with, donate to or raise money for… including Friends of the Animal Shelter. You will learn a lot and be a part of the solution!
How about people start spaying and neutering their animals then the need for animals overcrowding the shelter would be reduced.
If you can’t afford a $25 adoption fee, you probably can’t afford to keep an animal.
Where are you located?
If someone cannot afford that low fee, they cannot afford the upkeep, food and medical bills that a pet would entail. Vets are sky high, just like human doctors. A shame, but that’s how it is. If people would spay and neuter their pets, there would not be so many stray and homeless animals. Dogs and cats have been domesticated and no longer know how to survive well on their own. They become victims of disease or injury. Many suffer greatly. “Adopt. Don’t shop,” is a worthy saying.
Well make it one fee only or just $5’s. I get that the business needs money to operate. You can’t really expect someone to pay for them when there’s stray animals that need help too.
It’s sad and I would want nothing more then to see them adopted. Maybe create a fund raiser that will allow it to pay for the adopters fees. If you really care for the animals. It’s a solution.