Santa Rosa County Animal Services with sponsors Mediacom, Soft Rock 94.1 and WXBM 102.7 will hold its 5th annual adopt-a-thon on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the shelter located at 4451 Pine Forest Road in Milton.

For this special event, the adoption fee is $15 for cats and $20 for dogs with a spay/neuter voucher provided at no cost for any unaltered animal. Attendees who wish to adopt a new pet and currently have pets at home should bring proof of rabies vaccination for each animal. Pets on leashes are welcome to attend. Free food, local rescue organizations, vendors, children’s activities, contests and drawings will be offered during the adopt-a-thon including:

 

• Easter egg hunt
• Santa Rosa County Sheriffs Department  K-9 demonstrations
• Fire Safety prevention with Smokey Bear
• Horse demonstration and photos provided by the Santa Rosa County Horse Assistance Council

 For more information call Santa Rosa County Animal Services at 983-4680.