Here’s a summary of the key points from the article regarding animal services in Pitt County:
Rabies Vaccinations
- Cost: $15
- Eligibility: Dogs and cats must be 4 months or older; owners must reside in Pitt County.
- Location: Pitt County Animal Services, 4550 County Home Road.
- Hours: By appointment only, 8 a.m. to noon and 1-5 p.m., Monday-Thursday.
- Contact: Email Sherry.Sheldon@PittCountyNC.gov or call 252-902-1725.
Half-Price Adoptions
- Event: Adoption event on Sept. 19, 1-4 p.m.
- Fees: Cat adoption fees reduced to $48; dog fees are $68.
- Ongoing Offer: 50% off adoption fees for pets over 1 year throughout September.
- Adoption Includes: Spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm testing for dogs, and deworming.
- View Pets: 24petconnect.com.
Kitten Fostering
- Need: Foster homes for kittens, especially those needing bottle feeding.
- Contact: Email ashley.case@pittcountync.gov or call 902-1725.
Mutt Strutters
- Program: Daily dog walking at 9 a.m.
- Eligibility: Minimum age of 18.
- Contact: Email pcasmuttstrutters@gmail.com.
Other Fostering Opportunities
- Cats and Kittens: Contact pittshelter@pittcountync.gov.
- Dog Fostering: Visit pittfriends.com/get-involved.
- Cats: Lacey’s Legacy laceyslegacycatrescue.com/become-a-foster or Feline Freedom Society felinefreedomsociety.com.
Doggy Day Out
- Program: Allows volunteers to take dogs out for socialization.
- Details: Field trips between 9-11 a.m. and return between 1-4 p.m.
- Contact: Email ashley.case@pittcountync.gov or visit PittCountyNC.gov/DoggyDayOut.
Rover Nights
- Program: Sleepover for dogs to help make them more adoptable.
- Supplies Provided: Crates, food, and treats.
- Contact: Email hsecvolunteer@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance for scheduling.
For more details, interested parties should reach out to the listed contacts or visit the respective websites.
