No-Cost Adoption Program For Veterans Launched By Laguna Shelter

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter just launched an adoption program benefitting veterans living in the city.

The program, launched just in time for Veterans Day, will make any active duty, honorably discharged or retired Veteran in Orange County eligible for no-fee pet adoptions at the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, if they qualify and are approved to adopt a pet.

"The residents of Laguna Beach appreciate the sacrifice our Veterans made for this great country and the adoption program is a creative program to show our gratitude for their service and sacrifice," Laguna Beach Police Chief Jeff Calvert said. "Our goal is to pair an animal with Veterans across Orange County to provide companionship and help ease the transition back into civilian life."

Under the program, all pet adoption fees at the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter are waived for any active duty, retired or honorably discharged member of the United States armed services, as well as reservists and members of the California National Guard living in Orange County.

To learn more about the program, visit the City of Laguna Beach's website. To view all animal available for adoption at the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, visit the shelter's website.

For questions on the program, residents can also call the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter at (949) 497-3552.