County Executive Russell M. Pry's Division of Animal Control to Participate in Adopt-a-thon, Pardon My Pooch

On Saturday, September 19, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., representatives from County Executive Russell M. Pry's Division of Animal Control will participate in One of a Kind Pet Rescue's 4th annual Adopt-A-Thon at Hardesty Park, located at 1615 W. Market Street in west Akron.

The County of Summit will be featuring adoptable cats and dogs. The cost to adopt a dog fully treated is $90; while, the cost to adopt a cat fully treated is $60. Full treatment includes: license (if necessary), shots, spay or neuter services, flea treatments and intestinal de-worming services.

Representatives from Pry's Pardon My Pooch program will also be on-site for the purpose of selling dog licenses and waiving the $14 late-fee regularly charged to citizens who have yet to purchase a 2009 Summit County Dog License.

The cost to purchase a dog license is $14. Licenses for dogs providing assistance to citizens with disabilities are free of charge and valid throughout the duration of the animal's life. Proof of training must be submitted.

For more information on the Pardon My Pooch program, contact the County of Summit Division of Animal Control at 330-643-2845, or click on www.co.summit.oh.us .