“ Bark ” Your Calendars for Our Upcoming Dawgs & Dogs Adoption Event at Skydog Orange Dog Park
By: Orange County Communications Department
Is a dog missing from your life? The Orange County Animal Shelter is here to help, and has partnered with Orange County Parks & Recreation to offer our first dog adoption event at the recently - opened Skydog Orange Dog Park. The Dawgs & Dogs Adoption Event will be held on Saturday, October 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It will be a great opportunity to meet many of our adorable, adoptable canines and enjoy some play time with them. Those seriously interested in adopting are encouraged to visit with all members of their household (current dogs included) to ensure they find the perfect pooch for the whole family. Same - day adoption will be available if all necessary steps can be completed onsite. As if the wagging tails weren't enough, this event will also feature plenty of unique extras. Most excitingly, the Orange County Animal Shelter will reduce
adoption fees for the first time ever! For those that begin the adoption process on - site at the event, and satisfactorily complete all adoption
steps within one month, the price of adoption will be reduced by half. For Orange County residents, that means you could adopt for just $27.50. Additional benefits will include free hot dogs provided by Orange County Parks & Recreation and an assortment of free giveaway goodies focused on our four - legged friends. Not familiar with Skydog Orange Dog Park? This impressive facility opened earlier this summer and features four fenced - in play areas
divided for large and small dogs. At any given time, one field is open for each size, while another “ rests. ” This innovative arrangement supports grass growth. At single - field dog parks that receive significant traffic, it is common to see the grass completely worn to bare earth through extended use. Other exciting features of the park include a water fountain with separate options for human water bottle and dog bowl refilling, double - gate systems to reduce the likelihood of excitable pups escaping, shade structures for sun relief,
and even fun agility equipment to help pets and owners reach new levels of play! The park is located within Booster Park, near the Orange County Airport at 11177 Bloomsbury Road, Orange, VA, 22960. Follow the blue directional signs. For more information about adopting a pet from the Orange County Animal Shelter, please visit www.orangecountyva.gov/adoptapet, or call (540) 672 - 1124.Those considering a same - day adoption at the event should call ahead or email Gina Jenkins, Animal Shelter Director, at gjenkins@orangecountyva.gov to ensure they are prepared with all necessary documentation for a smooth adoption process.
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