Pet Adoption Opportunity

For Immediate Release: Thursday, November 17, 2011

Almost 30 Dogs and Cats from a Recent Neglect Case Up for Adoption

Thirteen of the dogs and puppies and 14 of the cats turned over to Washington County Animal Services as part of the largest neglect case in Washington County in four years are coming up for adoption on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter in Hillsboro.

Seven of the dogs are puppies that are about three months old. The others are adults. All are Lhasa Apso-mixes. The cats range in age and appearance.

"These are great little dogs and cats that deserve wonderful new homes after what they've been through," says Deborah Wood, manager of Animal Services.

The animals that are up for adoption have received flea treatments and extensive grooming. Some received medication for skin problems and other issues.

"We're really looking for the public's help. This case has doubled our number of dogs up for adoption and has increased our cats up for adoption by 50 percent," says Wood.

Adoption Information

• Adoption fee: $150 for dogs, $10 for adult cats, $80 for kittens (under a year old).
• Includes: spay/neuter, up-to-date on vaccines, microchip, one-year Washington County dog license (dogs), testing for Feline AIDS and Feline Leukemia (cats).
• Adoption hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 to 5:30; Wednesday noon-5:30, closed Sunday.
• Additional things to remember: If you have children under age 12, they must meet the dog or cat as part of the adoption process – we need to be sure that the children and the pet are a match. For dog adoptions, bring your current dogs in the household (if you have dogs) for a meet and greet – all family members have to get along.

Adoptions are on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified adopters. Bonnie L. Hays Animal Shelter cannot do "holds" – so come prepared to adopt when you arrive.

The animals are at the Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter, 1901 SE 24th Avenue in Hillsboro (on the Tualatin Valley Highway right by Lowe's and Home Depot).

Other Animals from the Case

There are other cats and dogs from the case that are still in too fragile condition to go up for adoption, with a variety of physical and behavioral problems. The shelter is working on long-term foster or rescue options for those animals.

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