On Saturday, the Second Chances Thrift Store on Vernon Avenue held a pet adoption event, featuring dogs and cats from the Lenoir County SPCA. The organization’s goal for 2013 is to increase local pet adoptions, and so they have planned adoption events for the first Saturday of every month at Second Chances. The adoption team has also created a pet ”Wish Tree” where donations can be made for certain items such as food, shelter supplies, blankets and different veterinary services. When donations are made, the donor's name or business name will be placed on the tree. “We'll also be available to talk to people about SPCA membership, volunteering, and spay/neuter,” said Kim Williams, Adoption Team Chair. “Many people don't realize how much the SPCA does or the many ways an individual can help LenoirCounty's homeless pets. Just imagine having nine new pets dropped off on your doorstep every day, because that's basically what happens at the shelter.” According to Williams, “All the pets receive routine vaccines and such, but many animals are neglected, abused, or in need of extra veterinary care, so there are plenty of ways an individual can make a difference.” For more information about the LenoirCountySPCA: www.lenoircountyspca.org.
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