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14th Annual Santa Paws & Claws Shelter Pet Toy Project Underway

For release Date: December 1, 2006
Contact: Karen Buchan, 561-233-1280

Please help a shelter dog or cat find a new home for the holidaysa shelter dog or cat during the annual Santa Paws & Claws pet toy project at Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control.

People are more likely to adopt a dog or cat that appears happy, active and playful. The best type of pet toy for dogs is the hard indestructible toy, which is safer and sturdier for the larger dogs. Cats and kittens love all types of cat toys, which are available at any pet supply or department store.

Please deliver pet toys to the main shelter at 7100 Belvedere Road, just west of the turnpike overpass. A large toy box is in the lobby. Lobby hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Toys can also be mailed to Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control, attention Pet Toy Project, 7100 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, FL  33411.

For additional information, please contact Karen at 561-233-1280 or e-mail pbcacc@co.palm-beach.fl.us.