Free Dog, Cat Adoptions Offered at Yonkers Animal Shelter

YONKERS, NY — As an incentive to get more people to adopt a homeless dog or cat, the Yonkers Animal Shelter is offering free adoptions between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. from Monday, Dec. 26 through Saturday, Dec. 31.

“My hope is that by waiving these adoption fees during the holidays, many animals will find loving homes as we head into the New Year,” said Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano.

According to a press release from the mayor’s office, dog adoptions typically cost $80 and cats typically cost $65.

Adoptions during the period of Dec. 26-31 also include spay or neuter procedures, rabies shots, deworming, distemper shots and immunizations.

People wishing to adopt must also complete a questionnaire that will be reviewed by shelter staff prior to the adoption.

The waived adoption fees do not include the mandatory New York State $12.50 dog license fee.

The Yonkers Animal Shelter is located at 1000 Ridge Hill Boulevard in Yonkers. For more information, call 914-377-6730.

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