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Adopt a DogIthaca … Help the Tompkins County SPCA celebrate Adopt-a-Shelter Dog Month in October by visiting the Dorothy & Roy Park Pet Adoption Center for a new furry friend. All dogs adopted this month will go home with a free bag of homemade dog treats and a stylish TC SPCA bandana, in addition to the usual perks of adopting from our shelter.

The TC SPCA has many breeds, sizes and ages of dogs who are just waiting to join your family. "Only a dog’s greeting can make you feel like one of the Beatles every time you come home," said TC SPCA Executive Director Jeff Lydon. "We have lots of great pets in need of loving homes here, and we help people prepare their home for a new dog."

In addition to saving a life and supporting our No-Kill mission, when you adopt from the TC SPCA your pet will be spayed or neutered before he/she goes home with you. He or she will have received a general health checkup, behavior screening, and all necessary vaccinations. You’ll also get a free veterinary health exam for your pet and a supply of the Hill’s Science Diet food he or she was fed at the shelter. We take care of licensing your dog for you, too.

Can’t adopt right now? How about becoming a volunteer or foster family? Whether you’re a student missing your family pet, an animal lover who is not allowed to have pets where you live, or just not ready to adopt right now, we have plenty of opportunities for you to make a difference in a homeless dog’s life. Go to our website: http://www.spcaonline.com for more information and a volunteer application.

And if you can’t make it to the shelter, dogs and cats from the TC SPCA will be at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market on Saturday, October 15th from 11am to 3pm, looking to find their forever home.