Thank you for visiting the Alachua County website. By clicking “Ok” you will be redirected to a non-County maintained website. Alachua County may not be responsible for the content at the site you are about to be linked to.
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL - Alachua County Animal Services will be hosting a "Cinco De Meow" adoption event on May 5, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the animal shelter located at 3400 NE 53 Avenue Gainesville.
The event includes positive reinforcement trainers and a demonstration by the Gainesville Police Department K-9 unit at 2 p.m. Many local animal related vendors will be on hand.
Wiley's Mexican Restaurant will provide free refreshments. A bake sale on site will raise money to pay for pet treats.
The event will also be an opportunity to view the extensive renovations completed by the Alachua County Facilities division. These renovations include:
In speaking of the event, Animal Services Public Education Program Coordinator Hilary Hynes said, "With the assistance of Alachua County Facilities and University of Florida's Shelter Medicine program we are enriching the quality of life of the animals that are housed here. Join us and fall in love with your new best friend."
For more information, contact Hilary Hynes at 352-264-6881 or heh@alachuacounty.us.
If you have a disability and need an accommodation in order to participate in a County program, service or public meeting, please contact the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office at 352-374-5275 at least 2 business days prior to the event. TTY users please call 711 (Florida Relay Service).