Kurth Animal Shelter has waived all adoption fees for its animals through Dec. 23, and they are calling the initiative “Home for the Holidays.”
Normally the adoption fees at the shelter are $60. They pay for the spaying and neutering, the first round of shots and a free wellness exam at the vet.
“We’re just asking for a donation of any amount to our vetting fund,” said Aaron Ramsey, the director of animal services at Kurth Animal Shelter. “What that fund allows us to do is to treat any sick or injured animals that come in.”
Kurth Animal Shelter is an open admission shelter. An open admission shelter means no pet is turned away. The volume is very high. They get a lot of animals with medical issues, and the vetting fund allows them to treat the animals instead of putting them down.
“I would just encourage people to come out,” Ramsey said. “This is a really good opportunity if you are looking for a pet.”
However, Ramsey said they don’t want the waived fee to be the motivating factor in the adoption process. They want people to really take on the responsibility of owning a pet.
“It’s a big decision to take on that responsibility,” Ramsey said. “With a donation, I can’t stress enough how much that helps. Not only are you saving a life by adopting, but you are also saving a life with the donation.”
For more information, contact the Kurth Animal Shelter at (936)-633-0218 or go by the facility is 1901 Hill St in Lufkin. To see some animals up for adoption, check out the shelter’s Facebook profile here.
