dogsadoptionAnimal Care and Control will host a week-long pet adoption event at its shelters in Devore and Big Bear. The Furever Yours pet adoption event will run Feb. 12 to 18. The Animals aRe First Fund (ARFF), a local non-profit charitable organization that assists animals in County of San Bernardino Animal Shelters, is sponsoring the event.

Adoption fees during the event will be $25 for dogs and $17 for cats, which includes spaying/neutering, vaccinating, and microchipping for each pet. There is a limit of two adoptions per family. Licensing fees vary and are not included.

“During this event you can add a lifetime of love and happiness by bringing home a furever friend,” said Brian Cronin, Chief of San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control.  “There are a wide variety of companion animals available for adoption waiting to go to a loving home.”

The Devore Animal Shelter is at 19777 Shelter Way in San Bernardino. The shelter opens daily at 10 a.m. and closes at 6:30 p.m. weekdays, and 5 p.m. on the weekends. Wednesdays the shelter is open late until 7 p.m.

The Big Bear Animal Shelter is on Northshore Road at Stanfield Cutoff in Big Bear City. It is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed for lunch 1 to 2 p.m.) and Wednesdays from noon to 7 p.m. (closed for lunch 2 to 3 p.m.).

For more information, call San Bernardino County Animal Care and Control at (800) 472-5609 or visit their website at www.sbcounty.gov/acc to see photographs of the animals awaiting adoption.

Animal Care and Control is doing its part to help the community achieve the Countywide Vision by ensuring residents have the resources they need to provide the necessities of life to their families. Information on the Countywide Vision can be found at www.sbcounty.gov.

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