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Baltimore County leaders mark National Adopt the Shelter Pet Day and urge residents to adopt, volunteer
Summary
Baltimore County officials gathered at the county's Animal Services headquarters for National Adopt the Shelter Pet Day, urging adoptions and volunteers as the county's only open-admission shelter reported taking an average of 21 animals per day; adoption fees are waived through May 3.
Dr. Ross, an Animal Services staff member, welcomed attendees to Baltimore County Animal Services' headquarters and opened an event marking National Adopt the Shelter Pet Day, calling attention to the agency's work across the county and to upcoming adoption opportunities. "This is National Adopt the Shelter Pet Day," Dr. Ross said, urging residents to follow the shelter on Facebook and Instagram and to look for its officers at community events.
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier told the gathering that the shelter cannot turn animals away. "Baltimore County Animal Services is the county's only open…
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