Sasha, Marley looking for new places to call home

Published 12:00 am Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Sasha is a one-year-old spayed female. She has a current rabies shot and is free to adopt. Sasha was surrendered to the shelter when her owner could no longer care for her.
Now that all her puppies are gone, this mother dog is searching for a home where she can focus her love and attention on some one new. Her name is Marley, and she is a Lab mix approximately 2 years old.
The Rowan County Animal Shelter has several animals waiting to be adopted and taken to a good home.
From rescued animals to those abandoned by owners who couldn’t afford them, and all others in between, the Animal Shelter has them all.
Adoption fees are $70, a down payment for spay or neuter costs. The voucher can be used at any veterinarian’s office.
Before adopting any animal, a person must agree to take the pet to a veterinarian for an exam and spaying or neutering. If the animal isn’t already vaccinated for rabies, the person must agree to begin shots within three business days.
Rabies shots can be given as soon as the pet turns 4 months old.
The animal shelter isn’t equipped with a medical facility and cannot administer any procedures or treatment.
A worker at the shelter will go over all information and gladly answer all questions from those adopting pets.
Want to view animals at the shelter? Kennel hours are Monday-Friday, 11 a.m-4 p.m., and Saturdays 8-11 a.m.
Office hours are Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and Saturday 8-11:30 a.m.
To learn more about adopting a pet, call the shelter at 704-216-7768, or visit the shelter at 1465 Julian Road in Salisbury. You can also visit the shelter’s Web site at www.co.rowan.nc .us/animal shelter.