Summit County Division of Animal Control to Sponsor Adopt-A-Thon at Acme Fresh Market

On Saturday, June 20, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Summit County Council Member (District 7) Tim Crawford, in collaboration with Summit County Executive Russell M. Pry's Division of Animal Control, will be sponsoring an Adopt-A-Thon at the Acme Fresh Market, located at 3235 Manchester Road in Akron.

In addition to the Summit County Division of Animal Control, representatives from numerous animal rescue groups will be on-site and offering unique dog and cat adoption opportunities.

The cost to adopt a dog fully treated by the Division of Animal Control is $90; while, the cost to adopt a cat fully treated is $60. Full treatment includes: a license (if necessary), shots, spay-and-neuter operations and de-flea & de-worm services.

"Last weekend, my Division of Animal Control participated in the Akron Pet Expo. By participating in this event, we were able to find new homes for two dogs and seven cats," stated Summit County Executive Russell M. Pry.

In addition to participating in local animal adoption events this summer, Executive Pry's Division of Animal Control is serving as a prime sponsor of Barkitecture, an exhibit of whimsical dog houses currently on display at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, located at 714 North Portage Path in west Akron.

"We are hoping our increase in community involvement will boost the number of animals being adopted out of our facility," added Pry. "These events also provide us with opportunities to communicate the
affordable services we offer to citizens."

For more information about the services being offered by the Summit County Division of Animal Control, call 330-643-2845 or click on www.co.summit.oh.us .