Adopt-an-animal gift shows appreciation

County thanks pet parents giving dogs a forever home

By Suzanne Worwood

Genesee County Animal Control opens in new window is a public safety organization with a variety of animal-related responsibilities across the Michigan county. It takes in, cares for and helps find new homes for stray or surrendered dogs. The organization used a one by one^® grant to purchase Pet Treat Carriers with Bag Dispensers to give as adopt-an-animal gifts.

“We give them to special adopters who come along,” said Hannah Peterson, social media specialist. “Maybe it’s somebody who adopts a dog who’s been struggling. We have a lot of dogs who’ve been in our care for more than three months, and we call them our ‘long-timers.’” This gift is a practical way to show appreciation for compassionate adopters choosing to give a long-timer a fresh start.