Tuesday, August 12, 2014

#Michigan:Dearborn Animal Shelter Hosting Summer Adopt-A-Thon at Westborn Mall

Meet up to 70 adoptable animals on Saturday, August 16th 

The second of two tented Adopt-a-Thons this summer takes place on Saturday, August 16th from 10a.m.-4p.m. in the Westborn Mall parking lot, 23239 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Outer Drive. The Dearborn Animal Shelter plans to have 70 animals available for adoption in all shapes and sizes, kittens, cats, puppies and dogs, small and large. 
 
"Abba Zabba"
Photo Courtesy of Dearborn Animal Shelter
Counselors will be on hand to help potential adopters find their new best friend, including a meet and greet area to get to know dogs a little better in a separate section.  Attendees will enjoy reduced adoption fees, can shop Shelter merchandise and select from fresh Fido Bakery treats for their canine best friends.  
 
"Vadar"
Photo courtesy of
Dearborn Animal Shelter
Summer is a busy time for animal shelters, and there are many pets for families to consider.   Elaine Greene, Executive Director, Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter, commented “Adopt-A-Thons help improve the potential for our animals to get adopted. This is the third year that Westborn Mall has hosted one for us and it is great place to feature many adoptable pets in a high profile location.”      

This year, Lori Bennett, 96.3 WDVD midday on-air talent will be on hand from 11a.m.-1p.m. to greet attendees and welcome fans with a little music and fun.  


Learn more about adoption, events, volunteering or donating online. The Dearborn Animal Shelter is located at 2661 Greenfield Road, Dearborn, and is operated by the Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter, a 501C3 nonprofit organization. Main phone (313) 943-2697 and on the web www.DearbornAnimals.org, you can follow the Shelter on Facebook or Twitter.



23 comments:

  1. We hope the Adopt-a-Thon is very successful.
    Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx

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  2. Good luck and may many lucky pets go to new loving homes.

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  3. Here's hoping lots of new homes are found!!

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  4. Ditto. We so hope it goes well and they end up with some very happy humans and kitties. Have a terrific Tuesday.
    Best wishes Molly

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  5. We're crossing our paws for lots of adoptions to wonderful forever homes!

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  6. Let's hope all kinds of forever homes show up!

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  7. Sounds like a super event and we sure hope lots and lots of animals find their new homes. That kitten is so darn cute.

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  8. Great event. Now we hope every buddy finds a forever home
    Lily & Edward

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  9. I hope many get adopted. Shared to help get the word out. Our local shelter said they had an over abundence of kittens late in the season this year.
    Sue B

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    1. I hope so too and YOU are a sweetheart!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxo

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  10. I wish the best of luck to all those pets!
    ღ husky hugz ღ frum our pack at Love is being owned by a husky!

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  11. Of course I want everybody adopted, but I have my concerns about same-day adoptions. I like the 24 hour wait, to make really sure the people want the pet. Plus it gives the family time to set up a safe-room, purchase litter boxes and carriers, etc. My two cents...

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    1. I adopted Cody "same day" from an adoption drive that Petco had in 2007. I adopted him and immediately brought him home. He's none the worse for wear! lol. Also, about 2 yrs ago when I volunteered at an adoption event at Kitty City, I paid the adoption fee for a family who also brought him home the same day. They had no problems either. I guess it boils down to an individual decision.

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  12. We hope the Adopt-a-Thon is successful and wish all the pets good luck ! Purrs

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  13. What a lovely event, I hope many new friends are made and new homes found!

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  14. I love to see shelters hold events like this one. I hope it is a smashing success and every animal finds it's own special home.

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  15. This sounds like quite an event. We have our paws crossed that it is a huge success! Here's to lots and lots of happily ever afters!

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  16. That does sound like it will be a great event...purrs and prayers for it to be a great success and for many safe, loving forever homes to be found. (Hope all is okay where you are Caren and that you have been safe from any flooding.)

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    1. Thanks so much!!!!! Well, about 15 minutes away from us had MAJOR flooding....just awful. People literally lost their homes and cars. It was UNREAL! There has been nothing like that here for many, many years. We are in an apt/condo building, so thankfully we don't have to worry about a house with a flooded basement (we are also on 2nd floor, which in our building is the top floor). Thanks so much for asking, it was quite bad here and some areas near us are still flooded. xoxo

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  17. You do such a great job of featuring your local events.
    We hope it's a huge success!

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  18. oh we do hope they get their loving homes sooner rather than later xxx

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  19. I hope plenty of these kitties will find a family! Have a nice day.

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