Lee County Domestic Animal Services is making November a month to remember with special adoption savings designed to help more pets find loving homes.
Throughout November, adult dog and cat/kitten adoptions will be just $25. Anyone adopting a cat or kitten can adopt a feline friend at no additional charge, giving two deserving cats the chance to find a home together.
Whether you’re looking for a loyal companion to join you on walks, a snuggle buddy for quiet evenings, or a pair of feline friends to fill your home with love, now is the perfect time to meet your new best friend.
Adoption fees include spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, a county license, a microchip registered with HomeAgain, and a 10-day health guarantee. Dogs that test positive for heartworms also receive heartworm treatment as part of the adoption package.
Adoptions are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Residents are encouraged to visit the shelter to meet the available pets and find their perfect match.
Lee County Domestic Animal Services serves as the county’s only stray intake facility, providing care, shelter and second chances for thousands of animals each year. With community support, more pets can find their way to loving homes.
Adoptions take place at the shelter, 5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers. Adoption hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Adoption applications can be submitted electronically at www.leefl.gov/209/Adopt-a-Pet. They can also be printed and faxed or brought to the shelter. Or they can be completed in person.
You can view adoptable animals at www.LeeLostPets.com. Follow Lee County Domestic Animal Services on Facebook and Instagram.
Not ready to adopt? The county has additional options for the community to help the shelter:
- A robust fostering program; learn more at www.leefl.gov/216/Foster-a-Pet
- The Weekend Warrior program. This program lets community members give a shelter pet a break by fostering for a weekend or week. Learn more at www.leefl.gov/1248/Weekend-
Warrior
Lee County encourages the community to play an active role in the welfare of domestic animals. Responsible pet ownership is the key to reducing the number of animals in the county shelter. Pet owners must ensure the animal is identified and chipped, is properly vaccinated, is spayed or neutered, and is licensed.
The county would like to remind pet owners that licensing can be done online from a cell phone or computer; residents do not need to visit Animal Services in person. It’s a convenient, easy way to obtain a license and pay for it in one stop. Visit www.leefl.gov/167/Pet-
If you have found a lost pet, go to www.leefl.gov/219/Found-a-Pet to help it find its family.