Looking at a row of empty kennels at the Pinal Co. Animal Care & Control Center, Ruth Stalter says that it’s nice to see vacancies at the shelter.
Stalter, the Director of Animal Care & Control says the empty kennels are due to the increase in adoptions of homeless dogs at the shelter.
“We have a wonderful arrangement with Petsmart at the new Promenade Mall in Casa Grande,” Stalter said. “They have been such a supporter of helping us find good homes for these pets. This has been a partnership that has helped to save lives & provide people with a companion animal.”
According to Stalter, Petsmart has graciously donated space on the weekends for PCACC to show off their adoptable animals. The PCACC pet adoption crew is at the Casa Grande Petsmart every Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm.
During the holiday season Petsmart and PCACC will join forces to take pet pictures with Santa. A majority of the proceeds from the pictures will go the Spay & Neuter Program.
“Petsmart asked us if we would be interested in such a venture & we thought it would be a chance to raise some needed money for our Spay & Neuter Program,” Stalter exclaimed. The pictures will be $8.95 with $5 of the proceeds being given back to the program.”
PCACC officials, along with Santa & a helpful elf will be at the Casa Grande Petsmart for pet pictures on the following Saturdays & Sundays: Dec. 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 15th, & 16th from 11 am - 4 pm.
“People really love seeing their pets with Santa & we’ll be there with a digital camera & printer so they can get their prints within minutes of the picture being taken,” Stalter said.
Looking at recent adoption numbers, Stalter said the increased figures are such good news going into the holiday season.
“We are thankful we have a good partner like Petsmart to help us showcase our adoptable animals. When you see a pet going to a good home that is the best present you can ask for.”