City of Auburn Hosts Animal Care Week - WLTZ 38 | Columbus Georgia Regional News & Community

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Auburn, Ala. - The City of Auburn Environmental Services Department will promote responsible pet ownership during Animal Care Week held the week of September 24-29. This year's theme, "Healthy Pets, Healthy People," promotes the importance of taking responsibility for your pets while walking or playing in area dog parks. In honor of Animal Care Week, the City has organized a wide array of activities, one for each day, starting Monday, September 24 through Saturday, September 29. 

•  Monday, September 24            
  Promotion of responsible pet ownership on local radio outlets
• Tuesday, September 25            
  Leash training for new dog owners at Town Creek Park at 10:00 a.m. 
• Wednesday, September 26      
  Animal care information available at the Auburn Public Library
• Thursday, September 27           
  "Love Your Pet Walk/Run" at Kiesel Park at 6:00 p.m.
• Friday, September 28                
  Distribution of pet packets at Town Creek Park
• Saturday, September 29           
  Woofstock at Kiesel Park: Animal Control presents "Ask the Vet" with Dr. Mary Smith of Auburn University Veterinary School from 9:00-11:00 a.m. to address animal care concerns from pet owners.

For more information, contact the Environmental Services Department at 501-3080.

(SOURCE: CITY OF AUBURN)