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Young-Williams Animal Center continues Feline Palooza adoption special

July 9, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 9, 2015

For more information:
Natalie Lester
Moxley Carmichael
(865) 544-0088
(865) 599-4051

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Adoption fees reduced for kittens, waived for cats to handle high intake

When Young-Williams Animal Center opens tomorrow, July 10, the Feline Palooza adoption special will begin. Adoption fees for kittens younger than 5 months will be reduced to $75, and cats older than 5 months will be free.

“Intake for cats and kittens has increased this week, and the shelter is currently at full capacity for felines,” said Monica Brown, director of sheltering for Young-Williams Animal Center. “Each one of these animals deserve a loving, forever home, and we hope this special brings all individuals and families who are thinking of adopting a cat to our center to find their new best friend.”

Every adopted animal will receive the services usually covered by regular fees, which include veterinary physical exam, spay/neuter surgery, some standard vaccinations, microchip with registration and more. The special will be available at both Young-Williams Animal Center at 3201 Division St., off Sutherland Avenue, and the Young-Williams Animal Village at 6400 Kingston Pike on Bearden Hill.

The best and most humane way to help control pet overpopulation in East Tennessee and lower intake numbers at area shelters is to spay and neuter animals in the community.

“Spaying and neutering save lives,” Brown added. “When we have fewer litters being born, intake numbers decrease. That increases space for other animals and decreases the need for euthanasia. We have low-cost spay/neuter options available for pet owners at just $70 for a dog and $45 for a cat.”

Community pet owners can call 865-215-6677 for more information and to make an appointment with the Spay/Neuter Solutions Clinic.

To learn more about Young-Williams Animal Center, visit www.young-williams.org or check out Young-Williams Animal Center on Facebook.

About Young-Williams Animal Center

Young-Williams Animal Center reminds the community to please spay and neuter your pets.

The Young-Williams Animal Center is the official animal shelter for Knox County and the City of Knoxville. The center is a nonprofit organization, community-supported through public and private donations, that turns no animal away and is dedicated to the sheltering and placement of animals, general animal welfare, and public education of companion animal issues.

Young-Williams Animal Center is located off Sutherland Avenue at the entrance to John Tarleton Park at 3201 Division St. Young-Williams Animal Village is located at 6400 Kingston Pike adjacent to Deane Hill Drive. Both locations are open seven days a week from noon-6 p.m.

For more information about Young-Williams Animal Center, including detailed driving directions, call 865-215-6599 or visit www.young-williams.org.