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PAWS holds Halloween party
WASHINGTON — PAWS & More held a seasonally appropriate party Saturday afternoon, opening the shelter’s doors for trick-or-treat with the animals, many wearing their own costumes.
“It’s trick-or-treat with the animals, bringing treats for them,” Shelter Director Amber Talbot said. “And we’re waiving cat adoption fees. And, it’s Halloween, and it’s fun.”
Talbot said the event was a hit, as the shelter was flooded with families eager to adopt a new four-legged friend.
“We usually do some Halloween party, it’s a little different every year,” she said. “This is our first year with the fee waived … it’s safe, these are loving homes, and reducing barriers doesn’t mean that it’s detrimental for the animal.”
Comments: Kalen.McCain@southeastiowaunion.com
Kaitlyn, Mikayla and Mike Helmick adopted a cat at the PAWS Halloween event Saturday. Staff said waiving adoption fees helped clear the shelter while assuring animals made it to loving homes. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
Lucas Moore adopted Titus (in costume as a bumblebee) at the PAWS event on Saturday. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
Some animals tolerated costumes for longer than others. (Photo submitted)
Amiya Jones pets a cat at PAWS & More during the shelter's popular Halloween event. (Kalen McCain/The Union)
Vesta, dressed as a ladybug, was adopted on Saturday. (Photo submitted)
