Pet Adoption Event At Women's Animal Center In Bensalem

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA —America’s First Animal Shelter is teaming up with an international cosmetics company to partner for a free pet adoption event on Saturday.

Doll 10 Beauty, an internationally-selling, cruelty-free cosmetics company based in Yardley, is partnering with Women’s Animal Center as the sponsor of a free pet adoption event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

The Dolls for Paws Adoption Event hosted at Women’s Animal Center in Bensalem will feature coloring activities for children.

The event's main purpose will be to place as many shelter animals as possible into loving forever homes.

All adoption fees will be fully covered by Doll 10 Beauty in support of this lifesaving initiative, as the shelter is contending with an uptick of surrendered and stray animals due in large part to the financial and personal hardships of pet owners.

“Never take time for granted. Animal shelters across the country are filled with pets that need our time, and the time for us to make a difference is now,” said Dr. Doris Dalton, founder of Doll 10 Beauty and former Mrs. America titleholder.

This marks the fifth annual Dolls for Paws Adoption Event. At last year's event, 29 shelter pets found new homes.

“Our goal is to top the previous year’s success by uniting even more animals with their forever families in 2023,” Dalton said.

In addition to waived adoption fees, Women’s Animal Center includes spaying or neutering, vaccinations, microchips, discounted veterinary services with 20 percent off the first annual physical exam, Doll 10 adoption gift bags, and, of course, unconditional love with each shelter pet adopted.

“Women’s Animal Center assists thousands of animals in need throughout the region each and every year, but receives no federal, state, or local funding to do so,” said Cathy Malkemes, the center's chief executive officer. “We rely upon the generosity of our community to support our work, so to have a corporate partner and friend to animals like Doll 10 Beauty is truly invaluable to us, and to our animals.”

The partnership between Doll 10 Beauty and Women’s Animal Center bears deeper meaning for the two organizations —in that both were founded by women.

Doll 10’s cruelty-free commitment to compassion for all animals is likewise important.

Caroline Earle White, who founded Women’s Animal Center as America’s First Animal Shelter in 1869, also established the American Anti-Vivisection Society, dedicated to ending the use of
animals in science, education, and research.

Interested adopters are encouraged to arrive early on the day of the event and streamline their adoption process by reviewing the shelter’s website in advance for tips on coming prepared.

Adoption applications and information on some of the currently adoptable dogs, cats, and small domestic animals can likewise be accessed at www.womensanimalcenter.org.

About Doll 10 Beauty
Doll 10 is a line of clinically based colored cosmetics with high-performance activities created for real women in today’s world. The mission of Doll 10 Beauty is simple: To bring cruelty-free products into the lives of hardworking women. Life is chaotic, but makeup doesn’t need to be. Doll 10 believes that ten minutes of self-care write the narrative for the rest of one’s day. The company is committed to using the latest and greatest in nourishing, active ingredients, and leaving parabens, sulfates, and phthalates out of all its products. Doll 10 Beauty was founded in 2006 by beauty queen and cancer survivor, Dr. Doris Dalton. Through her own inspiring story, Doris is proud to have empowered a generation of women to look and feel their best. Doll 10 Beauty is based in Newtown. Their product line is regularly featured on QVC, HSN, and can be purchased through their website at www.doll10.com.

About Women’s Animal Center
In addition to Animal Sheltering and Adoptions, Women’s Animal Center provides a variety of vital services to Bucks County and the Greater Philadelphia region, including dog training, behavioral and veterinary resources, community programming, and educational resources. As part of its mission, Women’s Animal Center’s Veterinary Hospital provides affordable, high-quality veterinary care to families in need, making pet ownership affordable and thus keeping more animals in their homes and out of shelters.

The hospital is among just 15 percent nationwide to be accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. Proceeds raised through veterinary service fees support the shelter of stray and surrendered animals under the organization’s care. Women’s Animal Center is located at 3839 Richlieu Road, Bensalem, and can be reached by phone at 215-750-3100.

For more information, visit www.womensanimalcenter.org.