FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: Dec. 2, 2015 Contact: Liz Ford
Phone: 319-356-5295
Holiday with the Hounds open house scheduled Dec. 12 at Iowa City Animal Care & Adoption Center
It will be a
holiday chorus of a whole different kind when the Iowa City Animal Care and
Adoption Center hosts its annual Holiday with the Hounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
on Saturday, Dec. 12 at the center, located at 3910 Napoleon Lane. The event
doubles as a Holiday Open House for people who are interested in adopting a
pet, and a supply drive for animals housed at the center.
Visitors are encouraged to bring gifts for shelter animals, spend time with the
pets, and enjoy some cookies and cocoa during the event. In addition to gifts, gift cards are always
welcome, as they can be used to purchase needed items. Other items on the
Animal Center's wish list include:
Dry pet foods
Animal Center
pets are fed the following foods because a consistent, healthy diet lowers
their stress level and improves their general wellness. Gift-givers may find
these foods at local pet supply stores or veterinarians' offices:
NutriSource
Senior Cat Weight Management, Chicken and Rice Recipe
NutriSource
for Cats and Kittens, Chicken and Rice Recipe
Fromm
Classic for Dogs, Chicken and Rice Formula
Iams for
Dogs, Low Residue
Hills i/d
Dog Food
OxBow rabbit
food
Toys and chews
Cat toys
(especially little mice) and cat wand toys
Nylabones,
squeaky toys and any kind of tough toys for dogs
Kong toys
Hard
fillable marrow bones
Soft dog
treats (Wellness Brand is a favorite)
Chew sticks
and toys for rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs and rats
Other items
Unscented
clay cat litter or unscented pine cat litter
Small
washable cat beds
Small, deep
crocks for water and small ceramic bowls for cat food
Large bath
towels and small blankets
In addition
to the Animal Center, collection boxes for donations to the shelter will be set
up at three area businesses: Leash on Life, 432 Hwy. 1 West in Iowa City; Woofables, 100 Oakdale Boulevard #400 in Coralville; and Just Dogs Play Care, 4100 Westcor Court in Coralville.
