“Ding, ding, ding.” The echoing sound of the bell throughout the adoption center captures everyone’s attention. Some people clap, some cheer, and a few want to know what it’s all about. Just like in “It’s a Wonderful Life” every time this bell rings, something special is happening. But it’s not angels getting their wings; it’s our wonderful shelter animals getting their homes for the holidays. Now that Christmas has passed, and the end of the holiday season is in sight, we need the bell to keep on ringing.
It has been busy in the adoption center these past few weeks, with more people visiting the Robins-Starr Humane Center than ever before. Parents lift their children so they can clang the bell; couples share a moment after everyone congratulates them; and everyone leaves with a smile (including the animals). And these generous people, who chose to adopt a homeless pet in need, are finding their new family members at the Richmond SPCA.
We have several adoption specials and discounts. There is a two-for-one special for all cats over 6 months of age throughout the month of December. Any senior citizen looking to adopt one of our senior animals receives a discounted adoption fee and a complimentary welcome home kit full of supplies for the new pet. Also, we offer a discount for adopting more than one animal regardless of age or species. We have so many different kinds of wonderful dogs and cats - young to old, small to large, laid back to energetic - that if you are looking for a new pet, we are guaranteed to have the companionship you are seeking!
Almost everyone who visits us during the holiday season leaves with a new friend, playmate, or confidant. Please come prepared to adopt; bring a picture ID and verification of your current address. The adoption fee is $95 and all the animals available for adoption have been spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Any and all pet-related supplies you need are reasonably priced and available for sale in our Lora Robins Gift Shop. So come, visit, and adopt. Not only will you give a home to an animal in need, but you also get to ring our bell!
Day Newsome is an adoption counselor at the Richmond SPCA. To read the biographies of our regular bloggers, please click here. Before posting a comment, please review our commenting guidelines.
I love this title! The second I saw it I thought of my father and knew what it was referencing (even now, at 24, he still calls me to watch this movie!). I'm definitely going to share this with him because I know he'll appreciate the reference but also appreciate all the work the adoption counselors are doing to find so many pets homes this holiday season!
Posted by: Lisa Clarke | December 28, 2010 at 05:22 PM