BAKERSFIELD, Calid. (KGET) — Kern County Animal Services is hosting several pet adoption events as part of PetSmart’s National Adoption Week.
The events are happening thanks in part to a $20,000 grant from PetSmart Charities, county officials said.
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The dates and PetSmart locations are as follows:
- March 26 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 5601 Calloway Dr.
- March 28 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 2661 Oswell St.
- March 29 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 2661 Oswell St.
The hope is adoption events like these can move pets from overcrowded shelters into loving homes.
“Because of this funding, more pets will receive the essential care and preparation they need to find loving homes faster,” Nick Cullen, director of Kern County Animal Services said in a release.
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“This grant is vital for our region because it allows us to expand adoption-readiness services — everything from medical exams and vaccinations to behavioral support — so pets can transition smoothly into their new families.”…