Copyright Santa Clarita Valley Signal
News release The city of Santa Clarita observing its third annual Pet Adoption Week: Now through Saturday, the city will cover all adoption fees for residents adopting an animal from the Castaic Animal Care Center, located at 31044 Charlie Canyon Road. Residents can view adoptable animals online by visiting AnimalCare.LACounty.gov. The week will conclude with a special Halloween-themed adoption celebration, “Paws at the Park,” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at William S. Hart Park, 24151 Newhall Ave. Families are invited to meet adoptable dogs from the Castaic Animal Care Center, take festive photos with their new “boo” at the themed photo booth, enjoy lawn games with the city’s Youth Sports Pop Up and Play and create crafts with the Santa Clarita Public Library. The Castaic Animal Care Center is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and no appointment is necessary. Those interested in adopting during Pet Adoption Week will be responsible for paying the license fee, which is typically $20 for dogs and $5 for cats, but all other fees will be covered by the city. For more information on Pet Adoption Week or Paws in the Park, contact the city’s Community Preservation Division at 661-286-4076.
