[ad_1] <br><div><aside class="gnt_em gnt_em__fp gnt_em_vp__tp gnt_em__el" aria-label="Video - Watch man travel 1200 miles to reunite with long-lost dog after months apart"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">An animal rescue group is urging current and prospective owners to adopt rather than shop for pets this holiday season.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">In fact, the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League is holding an "Adopt, Don’t Shop" event on Black Friday that offers fee-waived adoptions for both cats and dogs. Presented by MetLife Pet Insurance, the opportunity takes place from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday at the group's adoption center, 3200 N. Military Trail in West Palm Beach.</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">In addition, the Shaggy Shoppe in the lobby of the Peggy Adams center is granting 25% off all items, "including a variety of leashes, collars, pet beds, treats, toys, and 'Rescue Proud' clothing and accessories."</p><figure class="gnt_em gnt_em_img"><img class="gnt_em_img_i" style="height:429px" fetchpriority="high" data-g-r="lazy" src="https://pets.einnews.com/gcdn/presto/2022/10/03/NPPP/d4bdf798-c7aa-49fd-96b6-c3a73c1f62ee-100222_Bethesda_Animal_Blessing_06.JPG?width=660&height=429&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp" srcset="https://pets.einnews.com/gcdn/presto/2022/10/03/NPPP/d4bdf798-c7aa-49fd-96b6-c3a73c1f62ee-100222_Bethesda_Animal_Blessing_06.JPG?width=1320&height=858&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp 2x" decoding="async" alt="People stand with their dogs in the grass following the annual Blessing of the Animals service at the Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea. The service in October 2022 was held in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis and parishioners were invited to bring a bag of pet food or a toy to be donated to the Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League."/></figure><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">"Peggy Adams has a variety of adorable dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens looking for their forever-loving home," the organization said in a statement. "All adoptable pets are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. A $20 rabies fee tag does apply to all Palm Beach County residents adopting a pet. To view available adoptable animals and learn about the adoption process, please visit PeggyAdams.org/Adopt."</p><aside aria-label="advertisement" class="gnt_m gnt_x gnt_x__lbl gnt_x__al"/><p class="gnt_ar_b_p">Peggy Adams also asked those unable to adopt a pet at this time to "consider donating items from our Wish List." It added: "Items can be purchased through AmazonSmile.com or Chewy.com and shipped directly to Peggy Adams. For more information, please visit PeggyAdams.org/Wish-List."</p><p class="gnt_ar_b_p"><em><em>Antonio Fins is a politics and business editor at The Palm Beach Post, part of the USA TODAY Florida Network. You can reach him at afins@pbpost.com. Help support our journalism. Subscribe today</em></em>.</p></div> <br>[ad_2] <br><a href="https://pets.einnews.com/article_detail/670803444/QPhr6Vbj4m7iclrx?ref=rss&lcode=xZl7CNgb6ngP-bo8kCEaTw%3D%3D">Source link </a>
