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Pet of the week- Mr. Smokey

Submitted by Sacramento SPCA
Saturday, September 10th, 2011, 8:00am
Pet of the week- Mr. Smokey

Meet Mr. Smokey!

This eight-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix is both sweet and friendly. He is fairly typical of his breed in that he is very smart, confident and independent, but he’s also a big lover!  Positive reinforcement training would help him focus his energy and learn even more commands than he already knows. Mr. Smokey would do best in a somewhat active home with experienced adult owners (older kids and other dogs ok).  He is eligible for our Senior for Senior Program in which adoption fees are waived for adopters who are at least sixty-years-old and adopting animals over the age of five.

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Sacramento County Animal Shelter presents "Kitty Palooza"

Submitted by Kate Larsen, News10 Reporter/Multimedia Journalist
Friday, August 5th, 2011, 11:05am
Sacramento County Animal Shelter presents "Kitty Palooza"

The 5th annual "Kitty Palooza" feline adopt-a-thon will be hosted by the Sacramento County Animal Shelter on Sat., Aug. 6 and Sun., Aug. 7 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at 3839 Bradshaw Road in Sacramento.

An abundance of cats and kittens are available in all colors and sizes ready to become someone's new best friend at a reduced rate of $40 for kittens and $15 for cats more than one year of age.

"This is the time of year when our shelter is over-filled with cats and kittens desperately needing good homes. Our annual Kitty Palooza event has proven to be one of our most successful in saving lives by uniting loving adopters with the perfect adorable kitten or beautiful adult cat to add to their family," said Dave Dickinson, Interim Director of Animal Care and Regulation. "Plus, we add education for new owners and special incentives to each adoption.

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It's Kitten Season at Sacramento SPCA!

Submitted by Sacramento SPCA
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011, 12:02pm
It's Kitten Season at Sacramento SPCA!

Yes! It is offically "kitten season" once again!  And what better way to enjoy this warmer weather, than to share it with a new furry friend?

Pictured above are three buddies named Kiko (149163), Kenji (149164) and Kato (149165). These three are all two-months-old and were in the same foster home. Their foster family reports that Kiko, the female kitten on the left with torbie coloring, is a busy and curious lap cat. Kenji, the cute black male kitten in the center, is a gentle and sweet cuddler. Kato, the male brown tiger on the right, is kooky, funny and curious.

Kittens often get adopted quickly but this time of year there's always more available.

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Think your pet is cuter than this?

Submitted by Lesha Ruffin, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011, 12:28pm
Think your pet is cuter than this?

Sacramento resident Kim Bone sent in these photos of her two adorable cats, "Paris" and "Tiffany."

Think your pets are cuter? Send us a photo and the name of your community to writer@news10.net and we'll feature your furry companion!

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Think your pet is cuter than this?

Submitted by Lesha Ruffin, Community Web Producer
Thursday, February 24th, 2011, 4:53pm
Think your pet is cuter than this?

Rhonda Sullivan, in Sacramento, sent in this photo of her beloved dogs "Lexie" and "Binky" (the pug). Sullivan said Binky really thinks she's actually a Rottweiler!

"Binky curls up in the corner of the chair and Lexie will lay on top of her like a blanket to keep her sister warm," said Sullivan.

Think your pet is cuter? Send us a photo to writer@news10.net and we'll feature your furry companion.

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Think your pet is cuter than this?

Submitted by Lesha Ruffin, Community Web Producer
Thursday, February 24th, 2011, 11:26am
Think your pet is cuter than this?

If you think your pet is cuter than News10 viewer Megan Bagwill's Chihuahua "Daisy Mae," send us a photo to writer@news10.net so we can feature your furry companion!

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Pet owners get financial break

Submitted by Amy Jacobson Kurokawa, Multimedia Producer
Monday, January 17th, 2011, 3:27pm

Sacramento and Yolo County pet owners can now apply to have their pets spayed or neutered for just $20 per dog and $15 per cat as part of “Spay Day Sacramento” on March 6.  This is a savings of 90 percent or more on this routine, but important veterinary procedure.  Spaying or neutering dogs and cats leads to better health and improved behavior and reduces the number of animals entering area shelters.

Qualifying pet owners must be either Sacramento or Yolo County residents and have an annual household income of $35,000 or less.  There is a 2 animal (dog and/or cat) limit per household.  Proof of income will be required.

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