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Catawba County Animal Services staff will hold a "Home For The Holidays" Adopt-athon at the Animal Shelter, located adjacent to and behind the Justice Center off Highway 321 Business in Newton, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, 2008. Animal Services staff will spotlight animals that are suitable for adoption, and provide the public with an opportunity to have pets vaccinated for rabies and a chance to learn more about training for dogs.

Highlights of the December 13 Animal Adopt-athon will include:

• A rabies vaccination clinic

• Basic obedience dog training class from 11 a.m. until 12 Noon

• A visit from McGruff The Crime Dog

• A raffle for gift certificates to local restaurants and dog gift baskets with such items as shampoo, collars, combs and treats, with funds raised to go to an Animal Shelter Expansion Fund.

• Free leashes to those who adopt a pet, and "treat bags" with animal-related information inside, measuring cups for food and toys

• Displays by different vendors of products for pets.

The County is also continuing a shelter volunteer program, and will be asking anyone who is interested in volunteering to work at the shelter to indicate their interest during the event.

For more information on the December 13 Animal Adopt-athon at the Catawba County Animal Shelter, you may call Catawba County Animal Services at 828-464-7686.

You can also visit their website http://www.catawbacountync.gov/depts/es/animal.asp for more information about helping animals in Catawba Valley.

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