County Animal Shelter Hosts ‘Pit-y Party’

COURT HOUSE – The Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is hosting a winter Pit-y Party for the residents of Cape May County.  In an effort to decrease the number of spring litters of pitbull and pitbull mixes entering the Shelter, several free services will be offered to Cape May County residents  who own pitbulls or pitbull mixes. The services are made possible through donations made to the shelter, grant money from PetSmart Charities, Inc and the cooperation of area veterinarians.        
“Pitbulls and pitbull mixes make up the largest percentage of dogs available for adoption at the Shelter and are a true challenge,“ said Shelter Manager Judith Davies-Dunhour.  “Through aggressive spaying and neutering initiatives, owner identification through microchipping, and addressing behavior problems, we hope to decrease the number of pitbulls entering or remaining at the Shelter.”
From Feb. 14 through March 14 Cape May County residents may get their pitbulls microchipped and spayed or neutered at no charge to them.  County residents interested in the spay/neuter and microchipping programs must call the Shelter to obtain a voucher and make an appointment.  Proof of Cape May County residency is required. 
The Cape May County Animal Shelter & Adoption Center is located in the Crest Haven Complex at 110 Shelter Road in Cape May Court House (Exit 11 off the Garden State Parkway). The facility is open seven days a week for adoptions and visitors from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
For additional information call 609-465-8923 or email animalshelter@cmcsheriff.net or visit our website at www.capemaycountynj.gov