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Grand Opening of New Adoption Kennel

Finding a special animal companion is easier with today’s formal ribbon cutting at the new pet adoption facility at the Kern County Animal Shelter, located at 201 South Mt. Vernon Avenue.  The facility opened its doors this week and provides prospective pet owners an opportunity to see dogs and cats available for adoption in the new pet adoption building.

“The County is dedicated to working collaboratively with the City of Bakersfield and the public to improve services at the Kern County Animal Shelter,” said Board of Supervisors Chairman Barbara Patrick.  “We need to work together to reduce the number of unwanted dogs and cats in our community through enhanced services and increased education to promote responsible pet ownership.”

The pet adoption facility is 3,100 square feet and includes a dog kennel area and separate cat adoption and office area.  It was paid for by the City of Bakersfield and will be operated by Kern County Animal Control Services.

“The City is very pleased to be in partnership with the County for this positive joint effort,” said Mayor Harvey Hall.  “It is important that we make the pet adoption process a pleasant experience to help increase the number of dogs and cats finding good homes.”

Currently, more than 230 animals are adopted from the Kern County Animal Shelter in Bakersfield each month.  Adoptable animals had previously been housed in the main shelter area near kennels used for lost and stray pets.  The new pet adoption building will create additional space in the main shelter.

“The new facility is part of a larger process of improvement in operations and services within the Kern County Animal Control Services Division,” said Supervisor Don Maben.  “I encourage the public to get involved through the many volunteer opportunities available at the County’s animal shelters.”

The pet adoption facility is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday with the exception of Wednesday when the facility is open from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.  To view animals available for adoption visit Kern County Animal Control Services on the web at www.co.kern.ca.us/acd/.

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