For those of you looking for a new pet, Kristy Keusch has provided East County with photographs of available dogs and cats for adoption this weekend from the Antioch Animal Services.
Antioch Animal Services is located 300 L St, Antioch and are open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (adoption closes at 4:30pm)
Veterinary Dentists Are Bringing Shelter Pets and Adopters Together
Trying to make dogs and cats more adoptable is one of the top priorities for Contra Costa Animal Services and with help from the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry’s “Make Me Smile Shelter Project,” The non-profit group is donating time, resources, equipment and expertise to train shelter veterinarians across the country with the goal of making the animals more adoptable.
In early December, the Make Me a Smile Project visited Contra Costa Animal Services to train staff to fix animal dental problems. Contra Costa County Animal Services was the first to receive training and equipment from Make Me Smile Shelter Project,”
Many shelters applied across the county but Contra Costa County Shelter was the shelter that met the highest criteria. Registered veterinary technician Andrea Carlson made it all possible by applying for the program. Now not only will this program increase the adoption rate but it will help animals leave the shelter happier and healthier than when they came in.
When it was time to make a difference Contra Costa Animal Services step up to the plate and with the help of partnerships, employees, volunteers and marketing they make a difference every day. They are stepping up their game to get these homeless animals in homes where they belong.
KUDOS to all involved
About the Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry
The Foundation for Veterinary Dentistry operates exclusively for charitable, scientific, or educational purposes and was founded to educate the public about the importance of oral health in animals, and advance the understanding of the science of veterinary dentistry among all veterinarians and other veterinary professionals. For more information, visit the Foundation website at http://f4vd.com/.
Photos and information provided by Kristy Keusch
