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Father's Day discounts at Lee Animal Services

Lee County Animal Services is celebrating Father's Day by offering adoption discounts on pets through June 17. Dogs are available for $30, and cats are $20, and anyone may benefit from the discount, not just dads! All adoptions include spay/ neuter surgery, vaccinations appropriate for the pet's age, flea treatment, worming, test for feline AIDS and leukemia for cats and a nationally-registered microchip and a training DVD for dogs. For a list of adoptable pets and more information, visit www.leelostpets.com.

Pups 'n' Books at Collier Library

The Humane Society of Collier County pets will be participating in the Pups 'n' Books children's reading program at the Collier County Library headquarters from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, June 17. The program is designed to help children who are shy about reading aloud in front of people. It has been discovered that many children with such a problem find it easy to read aloud to pets. The confidence and experience they gain by reading aloud to pets can then be applied to help them overcome their fears about reading in front of people. Anyone who would like to learn more or enroll their children in the program should contact Pamela Moore at the Collier County Library at 593-0870.

Cat litter needed

The Lee County Humane Society is in desperate need of cat litter donations. On average, the shelter goes through 500 pounds of cat litter each week, and those wishing to purchase or donate cat litter to the Humane Society are asked to purchase regular litter, as opposed to scoopable types, and drop them off at 2010 Arcadia Street, off of MLK Boulevard. The adoption center is open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call the Humane Society at 332-0364.

Repairs needed

The Lee County Humane Society is in need of repairs, including paint and landscaping for its 59-year-old facility, and is seeking donations of labor and supplies, including someone to paint the interior and exterior of the building, and for sod, mulch, plant and tree donations. For more information, or to make donations, please call 332-0364, ext. 303. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

PETS OF THE WEEK

• Missy, above, is a 6-month-old, spayed female, brown/black Tabby on white. She is a cheerful angel with a gentle, serene and warm personality.

Missy has the most beautiful eyes, pretty face and loves to talk! Adoption fee is $40. To meet Missy, call 450-6301 or go to www.CollierRescue.com.

• Jade, right, is a 1½-year-old, spayed female, Bengal mix sweetie with irresistible eyes and intriguing markings! She's been looking for a home since October! Adoption fee is $40. To meet Jade, call 450-6301 or go to www.CollierRescue.com.

Area agencies offering animals for adoption include:

• The Friends of Gummi in Naples, 290-2485, or e-mail JRudolph@aol.com.

• The Animal Refuge Center, 731-3535, or go to www.animalrefuge.com.

• Lee County Animal Services, 432-2083, or www.LeeLostPets.com.

• The Greyhound Adoption Kennel, 731-3187, or www.greyhoundadoptionkennel.com.

• S.P.A.Y.-Lee Inc., 939-3680 or 936-2727.

• Second Chance for Greyhounds, 454-0880, or www.secondchanceforgreyhounds.org.

• Humane Society of Lee County, 332-0364, or www.humanesociety-leecounty.org.

• Humane Society of Collier County, 643-1555, or www.collierhumanesoc.org.

• Collier County Domestic Animal Services, 530-7387.

• Golden Rescue In Naples Inc. (a Naples-based golden retriever rescue group), 514-2715 or goldenrescueinnaples.petfinder.org.

• Homeward Bound Greyhounds, 353-7335 or e-mail homewardbndgreys@aol.com.

Area agencies with adoptable pets may submit photos and information to cccottrill@bonitanews.com. Pet-related activities are also welcome for The Pet Corner, a column that is published with Pets of the Week.