Polk County gets Puppy Bowl ‘Tailgate Party in a Box’ event
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and Animal Planet selected Polk County Animal Shelter as one of only 200 nationwide shelters to receive a Puppy Bowl “Tailgate Party in a Box.” The event helped promote adoptions and increase awareness by parodying “Big Game,” and various Most Valuable Pets (MVPs) were given a spotlight during the event.
Selected animals were awarded reduced adoption fees and special gift packages. MVP cats were available for $5; MVP dogs were available for $20.
The discount is over, but animal lovers can still adopt at regular rates by visiting the shelter at Cedartown’s 1215 Veal. St. The facility is open from 10 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. through 5:30 p. m. on Wednesday, 12 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, 10 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. on Friday, and 1 p.m. through 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Patrons will be required to provide proof of spay or neuter and rabies vaccination as ageappropriate.
More information about adoptions and pets can be found at https://www. facebook.com/polkcountygaanimalcontrol/.
The ASPCA was established in 1866 and is one of the world’s largest, most active humane organizations. The institution uses education, legislation, rescue, funding, and emergency response as means to end animal cruelty. More information about the company can be found at https://www.aspca.org/.
Animal Planet is a television station dedicated to entertaining and educational programming about the natural world. Puppy Bowl XIV recently showcased adoption puppies from rescue or- ganizations around the United States, and Kittens were featured at the halftime show. More information about Animal Planet can be found at https://www.animalplanet.com/.