Politics & Government

Islip Animal Shelter Kicks Off National Adoption Weekend

Ribbon cutting, microchipping, gift cards highlight Bay Shore event.

The Town of Islip is getting into the spirit of National Adoption Weekend by renaming its animal shelter with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, and offering pet microchipping for owners who come down with their pets.

Deputy Supervisor Trish Bergin-Wiechbrodt will be on hand this Sunday, when the Islip Animal Shelter changes its name to Islip Animal Shelter and Adopt-A-Pet Center. Shortly after this event, Islip town residents will have an opportunity to adopt a pet or have their own pets microchipped, a technology that helps find missing pets and addresses overcrowding at shelters. 

For town residents, the cost of microchipping is $25. Owners must present a driver's license, to show proof of residency.

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Petco is also serving as the event's co-sponsor, and will be there to offer pet advice, training tips and will be raffling off a gift card to the store.

The day starts at 11 a.m. and will be held at the shelter at 210 South Denver Avenue in Bay Shore.

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