Here’s a summary of the upcoming events and offers from Pitt County Animal Services and the Humane Society of Eastern Carolina:
Upcoming Events and Offers
Half-Price Adoptions
- When: Today from 1-4 p.m.
- Where: 4550 County Home Road
- Details: Cat adoption fees reduced to $48; dog adoption fees reduced to $68. Adoption includes spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping, heartworm testing (for dogs), and deworming. View available pets at 24petconnect.com.
Rabies Vaccinations
- Cost: $15 for dogs and cats
- Eligibility: Pets must be 4 months or older, and owners must reside in Pitt County.
- By Appointment Only: 8 a.m. – noon and 1-5 p.m., Mondays – Thursdays. Email Sherry.Sheldon@PittCountyNC.gov or call 252-902-1725.
Canine Crawl
- When: Oct. 4, noon to 3 p.m.
- Where: Wildwood Park, 3450 Blue Heron Drive
- Details: 25th annual event featuring live music, food trucks, vendors, and prize drawings. Visit hsecarolina.org.
Kitten Fostering
- Details: Foster homes needed for kittens, including those requiring bottle feeding. Email ashley.case@pittcountync.gov for more info.
Mutt Strutters
- Details: Volunteers needed to walk dogs daily at 9 a.m. Minimum age to participate is 18. Email pcasmuttstrutters@gmail.com for more info.
Foster Homes Needed
- For Cats and Kittens: Contact pittshelter@pittcountync.gov.
- For Dogs: Visit pittfriends.com/get-involved.
- For Cats: Check Lacey’s Legacy at laceyslegacycatrescue.com/become-a-foster or Feline Freedom Society at felinefreedomsociety.com.
Doggy Day Out
- Details: Volunteers can take a dog on a “field trip” from 9-11 a.m. and return it to the shelter between 1-4 p.m. For more info, email ashley.case@pittcountync.gov or visit PittCountyNC.gov/DoggyDayOut.
Rover Nights
- Details: Host a dog for a sleepover to help them become more adoptable. Crates, food, and treats provided. Contact hsecvolunteer@gmail.com at least 24 hours in advance for scheduling.
This is a wonderful opportunity to adopt or foster pets while participating in community events!
