ST. GEORGE – The St. George Animal Shelter is holding a pet adoption event on “Black Saturday,” just in time to introduce a new family member into the home for the holiday season and beyond.
Just as Black Friday has become synonymous with spending, shopping and waiting in long lines until the big box retailers open, Black Saturday in St. George is all about adopting an animal from the St. George Animal Shelter.
And there’s never been a better time.
As part of the shelter’s Saturday event, they are holding a special where the cost to adopt any shelter pet is only $10. Each animal is vaccinated and either spayed or neutered. In addition, the dogs have been microchipped to make identification easier should they become lost.
An additional advantage to a shelter pet is that many of the animals are already house trained and used to living with families, as numerous dogs and cats are surrendered to shelters because of a change in the family’s situation, not because of the animal’s behavior.
From emotional benefits to physical benefits, pets can impact their owners’ lives in tremendous ways.
Each year, more than 2 million adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized in the United States, yet those numbers decline when these shelter animals find loving homes through adoption. Additionally, when one animal is adopted, it makes room for another that can then be given a second chance.
“We want these animals to find loving families,” St. George Animal Shelter Supervisor April McManus said, adding, “and not just for Christmas, but for the pet’s lifetime.”
At the end of the day, adopting a shelter animal changes that animal’s whole world.
View the photo gallery below to see cats and dogs recently posted by the shelter as available for adoption. Availability of those creatures shown may change, and the gallery may not be representative of all of the animals at the shelter now needing adoption.
Event details
- What: “Black Saturday” special adoption event at St. George Animal Shelter.
- When: Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Where: St. George Animal Shelter, 605 E. Waterworks Road, St. George.
- Cost: All pet adoptions during this event are $10. Animals come vaccinated and spayed or neutered. Dogs have been microchipped
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Honey is as sweet as her name. She's an Australian shepherd mix. She was picked up as a stray, she's about 1 year old and seems to do well with all the people, dogs, kids and cats we've had her with. She's very friendly and affectionate but don't be deceived by her cuddliness! Honey has plenty of energy to keep anybody on their toes. Come up to the shelter and meet Honey! Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Ringo is a 1-year-old Plott Hound mix who is in need of a home with plenty of cheeseburgers to spare! He seems to do well with most other dogs but needs an active home that can keep up with his energy and adventurous personality. Come up to the shelter and meet Ringo! Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Lucy is a 5-year-old beagle X that was brought in to us. She has a very cute personality and is great with people, however she dosen't do well with other dogs. She needs to be the only pet. She LOVES to play fetch and can play for days. Come to the shelter and meet Lucy! Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News
Sally is a 4-year-old border collie X that was owner-released to us. She is shy at first but very sweet. She does good with other dogs and kids. Sally dosen't do well with cats or any other small animals like chickens. She likes chickens a little TOO much. Come to the shelter and meet Sally! Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News
Toro is a 5-year-old chow mix. He was brought to the shelter as a stray. He does well with some female dogs. He is a chill dude and very loving. Come up to the shelter and meet Toro! Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Sailor is in some serious need of someone to coax him out of his hiding spots! He is 3-years-old, very sweet, handsome, good with kids, cats, dogs and housetrained. Sailor is the perfect package! He mostly keeps to himself, but as soon as someone goes out of their way to give him some attention he's all purrs. Come up to the shelter and meet Sailor! Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Master Chief may not look it, especially when he's chilling on the top shelf out-of-reach, but he's one of the coolest cats around. He's a 1-year-old, good with kids and housetrained, and loves to rub on your hands when the other cats aren't around to swat him! Come up to the shelter and meet Master Chief! Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News If you need a buddy who is extremely friendly and loves to be petted most hours of the day, Mercury is the kitty for you! He came in as a stray, so he's guessed to be about 3 years old and you'll always feel loved when he's around. Come up to the shelter and meet Mercury! Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Jack the Pumpkin King is a curious 7-month-old little guy with no intention of taking over Christmas but every intention of stealing your heart! He's very friendly and seems to do well with his new roommates. Come up to the shelter and meet Jack! Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Borris is one chill dude that would love a home where he can curl up in someone's bed on a rainy day. He was picked up as a stray, so he's guessed to be about 3 years old. He is friendly once he knows you. He can't wait to get in a place without so many noisy roommates! Come up to the shelter and meet Borris! Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Magic is a 9-month-old diluted calico kitten that was found as a stray. This enchanting girl is patiently waiting for new furever home. Come to the shelter and let Magic sweep you off your feet! Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Lily is a 3-year-old friendly girl who was owner-released to the shelter. She is very mellow and likes to hang out in the sun. Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Scar is a 6-month-old male kitty that was owner-released to the shelter. He is declawed in the front. He is good with small dogs and is housetrained. Scar is very sweet and affectionate. Come to the shelter and meet Scar! Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Mabel is a 9-year-old brown tabby cat that was owner-surrendered to the shelter. She does great with other cats, kids and is housetrained. She's very relaxed and dosen't mind sharing a cat cube with another cat. She was chilling with Silk in this picture. Come up to the shelter and meet Mabel! Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Silk is an 8-year-old male cat that was owner-released to the shelter. This poor little guy still dosen't know what to think of the cat room. You can usually find him hiding from the other cats. He is incredibly sweet and affectionate once you find him and give him some love. Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 27, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Wimpy is around 4 years old. He is great with kids and is housebroken but isn't too sure about the other cats in the cat room. Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Gabby is a petite little 1-year-old tabby cat that was released to St. George Animal Shelter. She is cuter than a button and really sweet. She seems to do well with the other cats in the cat room. Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Kallie is guessed to be about 3 years old. She was found as a stray. She is a very friendly and calm cat and seems to keep to herself in the cat room. Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Shenzi is a 2-year-old female. She was found as a stray and is very friendly.
Description provided by St. George Animal Shelter, St. George, Utah, currently posted as available (status may change) as of Nov. 25, 2016 | Photo courtesy of St. George Animal Shelter, St. George News Flier for St. George Animal Shelter adoption event courtesy of St. George Police Department | Click on image to enlarge
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Shelter pets are the ones that make good family members. and by purchasing from an animal you are not supporting one of them disgusting breeding farms.