Orange County Animal Services has kicked off its Home for the Holidays program.
Events through the season include sales of new calendars featuring winners of the Most Adorable Pet Contest, with proceeds going to the purchase of a much-needed grooming tub, and a Canned Pet Food Drive, from Dec. 1-18. Canned dog or cat food can be donated at the Animal Services Center between these dates during regular business hours and Orange Congregations In Mission (OCIM) will deliver the donated goods to needy pet owners. Anyone donating four or more cans of pet food will receive a voucher for a free picture with Santa on Dec. 18 at the Animal Services Center.
Representatives of Animal Services will also be on hand at the Hillsborough and Chapel Hill holiday parades and at The Shops at Eastgate’s annual Horse & Carriage Rides on Dec. 4. You can have them take a picture of your pet with Santa at the Durham/Chapel Hill Petsmart on Dec. 12.
Visit www.co.orange.nc.us/animalservices for more information on holiday events and to see pictures of animals that are lost or available for adoption.