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Winnipeg, MB - The City of Winnipeg Animal Services Agency is overflowing with dogs. On Saturday, 48 dogs were in the facility, of which 29 were up for adoption. None of the stray dogs in the facility were wearing a current license when picked up.
To help with the crowding, Animal Services will hold a summer dog sale event. All in-house adult dog adoptions are only $99 and include license, micro-chip, spay/neuter, basic shots, food and pet health insurance.
Event Date and Time
Sunday, July 20 from 12 noon to 4:30 p.m.
Monday, July 21 from 12 noon to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 22 from 12 noon to 5:30 p.m.
Location
Animal Services Agency, 1057 Logan Avenue
View a photo of Grady who was picked up as a stray not wearing a license and is now up for adoption.
Animal Services officials remind the public that dogs over six months of age must have and wear a dog license. Dogs entering Animal Services not wearing a valid license are held three days until being placed up for adoption, sent to rescue, or euthanized. Stray dogs found wearing a current license are given a “free release” once a year and held up to 10 days at Animal Services.
In 2013, 856 dogs wearing a current license were reunited by 311 without ever setting foot in the Animal Services’ facility. Dog license tags protect one’s dog while license revenues help provide the essential service of animal control in Winnipeg.
To license your dog or view pictures and videos of dogs for adoption visit: Winnipeg.ca/animalservices or contact 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by phone or by email at 311@winnipeg.ca.
Animal Services officials remind pet owners to call 311, visit Animal Services, and post on Winnipeg Lost Dog Alert on Facebook if you lose your dog.