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Philadelphia Eagles fans may not have a dog in the upcoming Super Bowl LVIII contest, but they and other football fans are encouraged to come meet some special pooches and cats before the big game!
The Burlington County Animal Shelter is partnering with Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter to host the Ultimate ‘Tail’-gate Party and Open House on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 11. From noon to 3 PM, residents can tour the shelter and meet several of the amazing dogs and cats available for adoption or foster. There will also be football and animal-themed games and activities, and all adoption fees will be waived that day.
“Super Bowl Sunday is a great occasion for families and friends to get together, and we’re looking to make it extra special by connecting people to our shelter’s champion pets,” said Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Dan O’Connell, the liaison to the animal shelter. “It doesn’t matter which team you’re backing, we can all cheer for the animals at the shelter and help find them new forever homes.”
Among the available pets visitors can meet is Chief, a 10-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who is now the shelter’s longest dog resident. He was surrendered twice by his owner, first in June 2021 and again in January 2022, after his owner briefly re-adopted him. Chief is described by a foster family as “the most loving, caring and patient dog” who has been great with both adults and children of all ages.
“Chief may be partial to Kansas City in Super Bowl LVIII but he’d love to come home with a family of any NFL team,” said O’Connell. “He’s been a resident of the shelter for more than 740 days, so what we’re rooting for most on Sunday will be his adoption.”
The Burlington County Animal Shelter is located at 35 Academy Drive in Westampton. Information and photographs of all the shelter’s available dogs and cats can also be found online at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/1446/Available-for-Adoption
More than 1,300 cats and 550 dogs were adopted from the shelter in 2023.
Residents who are unable to adopt or foster can still help the shelter and the animals housed there by following the shelter’s social media and spreading the word about the amazing dogs and cats living there.
Animal lovers can volunteer their time to help with shelter tasks, make financial donations or give the shelter needed supplies. For more information, including a wish list of needed items, visit https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/168/Animal-Shelter .
“Even if you’re not looking for a new companion, there are plenty of ways to help out the shelter and the animals that reside there,” O’Connell said. “We’re encouraging as many residents as possible to come to the shelter’s pregame party and open house, take some selfies with our available pets and share them with friends and followers. Working together we can help find forever homes for all our furry friends.”
Burlington County
49 Rancocas Road
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
Phone: 609-265-5000
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