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These Furry Friends are Sweeter than Candy!

By William Cortez, Community Writer
October 22, 2025 at 03:33pm. Views: 2069

Looking for a furry “boo-boo bear” to join the family? Or maybe a frighteningly adorable feline?

 

During our Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption event, dogs/puppies are only $50 and cats/kittens are only $25!

 

When: October 14 through 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and October 18, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

 

Where: Moreno Valley Animal Shelter, 14041 Elsworth Street

 

Adoption fee includes spay or neuter surgery, vaccines, and HomeAgain Microchip. Pets adopted that have not been altered will stay for surgery and will be available to go home on the afternoon of the day surgery is scheduled.

 

There has never been a better time to take home your new best friend from the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter! Learn more at moval.org/pets or call 951.413.3790.

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