Women's Animal Center Holding 'Clear The Shelters' Event

BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA — The Women’s Animal Center will join others across the country on Saturday for the annual "Clear the Shelters" event.

America’s First Animal Shelter will hold the event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

It's the 12th Annual NBCUniversal nationwide "Clear the Shelters" pet adoption event that helps find loving forever homes for surrendered and stray animals.

Due to the financial support of Inspire Federal Credit Union as this year’s event partner, adoption fees for cats, dogs and small animals will be free for individuals and families.

The event will also feature complimentary refreshments, giveaways for adopters and coloring activities for the kids.

All shelter pets adopted from Women’s Animal Center are spayed and/or neutered, receive preventative and lifesaving vaccines, and are microchipped which provides a permanent means of identification should a pet become separated from its new family.

Adopters will also receive 10% off in the Veterinary Hospital for their pet’s first annual physical exam.

"At Inspire, we spend a lot of time helping people achieve financial well-being, but well-being is about more than finances. It's also about the relationships and experiences that enrich our lives. For many families, a pet becomes an important part of that story, and we're proud to support opportunities that bring them together, said Jim Merrill, President & CEO of Inspire Federal Credit Union.

Those interested in adopting a shelter pet are invited to visit Women’s Animal Center at 3839 Richlieu Road. For more information: womensanimalcenter.org

To prepare for the day, potential adopters should visit the Center’s website adoption page to view photos of adoptable pets and for information about the adoption process and what/who to bring: womensanimalcenter.org/our-animal-shelter/adopt-pet

For potential adopters wanting to welcome a pet into their home it’s important to ask these questions:

• Know what you’re looking for in a pet — Do you want a four-legged friend to join you on your daily run or a pet who is going to take on more of a roommate role, such as a senior pet? It’s important to know what your expectations are for your new pet.
• Think about how a pet fits into your lifestyle — Do you work long hours or regularly travel? No matter the type of pet, you’ll need to be able to care for them and meet their needs, so knowing whether you can do that consistently is important.
• Can you afford to adopt a pet — The cost for a pet doesn’t stop after adoption. You will need to be prepared to pay for food, visits to the veterinarian, and accessories like collars, beds and toys.
• Decide whether your current housing will allow you to have a pet — Do you or anyone that lives in your household has allergies.

(Women's Animal Center)