October 14, 2009 > The Black & White Furball The Black & White Furball By Simon Wong Kittens, cats, dogs, puppies, bunnies and other critters of all colors, shapes, sizes and ages are searching for new homes. Staff and volunteers at the Hayward Animal Shelter are busy grooming their charges for the annual Black & White Furball in an effort to find them loving owners. Traditionally, most animals available are black and white; hence the event's name, but this year there will be more choices for prospective owners. There will be hot dogs and soda on Saturday and face-painting for children on both days. The event is sponsored by the Hayward Animal Shelter Volunteers. Black & White Furball Animal Adoption Event Saturday, October 17 Sunday, October 18 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hayward Animal Shelter 16 Barnes Court, Hayward (510) 293-7200 Adoption Fees Female cats/kittens: $107 Male cats/kittens: $97 Female dogs/puppies: $166.50 Male dogs/puppies: $141.50 Female rabbits: $85. Male rabbits: $70. All other animals - turtles, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, etc.: $20. If the adopter lives outside the City of Hayward, the license fee is deducted. If a pet enters the shelter already spayed or neutered, the fee is reduced because the shelter does not have to subsidize the procedure.