Marion County, Florida issued the following announcement on January 18.
Animal Services joins #BettyWhiteChallenge
Marion County Animal Services has joined the #BettyWhiteChallenge to honor a wonderful advocate for animals and their well-being. Betty White has a well-known record of advocating and helping to promote animal adoption, treatment, and well-being.
Director of Animal Services Jim Sweet says the month-long adoption campaign hopes to honor Betty White’s love for animals and pets of all types. “We appreciate her never-ending kindness and the impact of she made during her life,” states Sweet. “Her legacy is something that we want to honor, and not just once. We’re considering honoring Betty White every January with this campaign! We think it’s a great way to honor a great lady with a wonderful legacy.”
Visit Marion County Animal Services this month to adopt a pet by donating what you can for adoption fees! Adoption fees cover the cost of up-to-date vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, a county pet license, and microchip insertion. Any donations received will go directly to the improvement, well-being, and quality of life for our adoptable pets the county’s no-kill Animal Center.
Wendy Hillyard, Animal Services program specialist says, “Since the start of the #BettyWhiteChallenge we’ve seen more interest in ways to help our shelter, including donations, adoptions, and those interested in volunteering. Betty White was clearly an inspiration to those who believe in helping homeless pets, which is a gift to those of us working in the animal welfare field.”
Since beginning the challenge, the county shelter has seen 83 adoptions with over $2,000 in donations toward the cause. This rush to help has provided a better future for the adoptable and rehabilitating animals housed by Animal Services.
Please remember that if adoption is not an option, then there are other ways to help! Donations are being accepted and help improve the lives of all animals within our animal center. You can donate in person, online at marionfl.org/animal, or via mail to Marion County Animal Services, 5701 SE 66th St., Ocala, FL 34480.
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