YONKERS, NY – December 22, 2016 – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the City of Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation today announced FREE ADOPTION DAYS later this month for adult dogs and cats at Yonkers Animal Shelter - 1000 Ridge Hill Boulevard – Yonkers, NY. The adoptions will be offered to the public free of charge December 26 through December 31, 11AM-4PM.
“The staff, as well as the volunteers, at Yonkers Animal Shelter do an outstanding job caring for all of the stray dogs and cats that come in,” said Mayor Mike Spano. “My hope is that by waiving these adoption fees during the holidays, many animals will find loving homes as we head into the New Year.”
Dog adoptions at Yonkers Animal Shelter typically cost $80 dollars and cat adoptions typically cost $65 dollars. Adoptions between December 26th and December 31st also include spay or neater procedures, rabies shots, deworming, distemper shots and immunizations.
City residents wishing to adopt must also complete a questionnaire to be reviewed by the Yonkers Animal Shelter staff prior to the adoption. The waived adoption fees do not include the mandatory $12.50 charge for mandatory dog licenses in New York.
In September 2013, the 11,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Yonkers Animal Shelter was opened to the public featuring a welcoming public reception space, modern indoor and outdoor kennels, and updated medical facilities with inviting adoption areas.
The shelter was made possible by the City of Yonkers, Westchester County, New York State, ASPCA, Building Hope and several other organizations, as well as donations from local residents.
The Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation & Conservation operates the Animal Shelter. For further information, please contact Yonkers Animal Shelter at 914-377-6730.
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