Usually when people think of dogs and the Super Bowl, they think of the Puppy Bowl Halftime Show that has run on different channels during halftime of the big game.
However, in Guilford County, the important connection between the Super Bowl and dogs – as well as other animals – is the interesting adoption special that’s being put on by the Guilford County animal shelter right now.
The shelter is running a “Touchdown! Adoption Special” that will remain in effect until Sunday, Feb. 11.
Guilford County Animal Services, the county department that oversees the shelter, often offers a special deal at this time of year to help clear out the cages.
To take part, you can either wear a jersey of your favorite football team and get an automatic 50 percent off of a pet adoption – or, alternatively, you may test your skill – and perhaps luck as well– throwing a football into a basket.
With the football toss adoption special,, you get a chance to throw a small nerf football into one of three baskets – marked for 25 percent off, 50 percent off, or free adoptions.
According to Animal Services staff, this year, even if you wear a jersey, you can still participate in the chance to get a free adoption by throwing the nerf ball – but, regardless, you will, at a minimum, get half off the regular adoption fee just for wearing the jersey.
You can take part in the Touchdown! Adoption Special by going to the shelter – what county officials call the Guilford County Animal Resource Center – at 980 Guilford College Road, Greensboro, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. every day except for Tuesdays.
An added perk is that there’s no appointment needed.
If you’d like to see what dogs cats and other animals are up for adoption, you can visit the shelters webpage on the Guilford County government website to find pictures and descriptions of the available dogs and cats, as well as of other animals currently up for adoption.
A while back, we trapped what appeared to be a rabid raccoon. Couldn’t get the Animal Shelter ON THE PHONE! I finally found a way to get rid of it. Years ago, I’ve had several stray animals picked up without a problem. Go over there and see who runs it, and how they are running it. Very like any govt office you see in this county. Federal Offices, too.
For whatever reasons, most everyone believes our govt is totally dysfunctional, at all levels. Most everyone in Govt. is innit for themselves. You think inflation is under control? That’s called The Big Lie. Go buy something.
Like a car, for example. New or used, they are MUCH more expensive; and made to break and wear out. Plastic body parts, plastic fuel pumps. Local Toyota dealer wants $27,000 for a stripped Corolla, full of electronic gizmos that will malfunction, plastic “bumpers” that will total the car at 10-15mph. People can’t afford to buy these things, or keep them up.
When cars are squashed, the insurance company has to pony up a lot of money for this junk. Why do you think auto insurance is so expensive? That’s why. If you weren’t aware of it, some 12+ auto insurance companies have applied with the NC Insurance Dept for 30+% raises in rates. Just wait for it. ALL this due to govt meddling.
Thanks to all who choose to adopt shelter pets and take seriously the “furever” responsibility and joy of having a companion animal. During Covid, way too many people adopted pets only to return them to the shelter when life became more normal and they no longer “needed/wanted” the animals. Pets deserve love, care, and respect for their lifetimes.
Shelters are all full and some refuse more dogs, because of subhuman scum who keep dumping their dogs. Adoptions are for LIFE! If you can’t do that, DO NOT ADOPT A DOG!!! Shelters are in crisis mode and dogs will die because of dirtbags who are dumping their dogs!!! SHAME!
Yes, Mr. Gaines, plus irresponsible people who will not have their animals spayed or neutered and those animals continue to add to the sad population of unwanted pets.