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Alachua County is waiving pet adoption fees in hopes you'll take home a new pet this weekend

Ed Williams, director of Animal Services in Alachua County, says it's best to keep dogs in kennels indoors during nights with fireworks. (Valentina Angel/WUFT News)
Ed Williams, director of Animal Services in Alachua County, says it's best to keep dogs in kennels indoors during nights with fireworks. (Valentina Angel/WUFT News)

Alachua County Animal Resources is hosting its annual summer adoption event on Saturday.

Its shelter is very crowded, and the county is seeking help in finding homes for as many animals as possible this weekend. The event, titled "Summer Lovin’" is Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 3400 N.E. 53rd Ave. in Gainesville.

The county hopes to find new homes for 100 dogs and cats currently at the shelter. Pets will go home with goodie bags, their necessary shots, spayed or neutered, and microchipped.

Contact WUFT News by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news @wuft.org
Contact WUFT News by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news @wuft.org