February 15, 2011 > All fur love All fur love By Simon Wong Photos By Gary Gin Valentine's Day might be over but what of the animals at the Hayward Animal Shelter who need a loving family? Kittens, cats, dogs, puppies, rabbits and other cute critters are searching for new homes. A new addition to the household will bring joy and comfort to those who pay a visit to the Shelter's adoption event, sponsored by Hayward Animal Shelter Volunteers, on Saturday, February 19 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Adopters and adoptees will provide each other with valuable companionship. Dog and cat fees include sterilization, shots (not rabies), a microchip, a cardboard carrier for cats, and a license for dogs if the adopters are Hayward residents. 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. In addition to choosing a pet, there will be fun for the entire family with games for children and a raffle. In recognition of Spay Day USA (February 22), the spay/neuter fee will be waived for all pets adopted at this event. Free spay/neuter vouchers, generously subsidized by the Hayward Animal Shelter Volunteers, will be available for owned dogs and cats in the City of Hayward (limit two per household). All Fur Love Saturday, February 19 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hayward Animal Shelter 16 Barnes Court, Hayward (510) 293-7200, ext. 7 Hayward Animal Shelter Adoption Fees Female cats/kittens: $107 Male cats/kittens: $97 Female dogs/puppies: $166.50 Male dogs/puppies: $141.50 Male and female rabbits: $60 All other animals - turtles, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, reptiles, etc.: $20. Low-cost Spay/Neuter certificates (to owners whose pets are intact) Male cat/kitten: $20 Male dogs: $35 Female dogs: $60