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Animal Shelter Begins 'Home for the Holidays' Campaign

The Fairfax County animal shelter will offer a free spay or neuter for the first 100 dogs or cats adopted from the shelter through Dec. 31.

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is having its annual 'Home for the Holidays' campaign to help homeless animals find permanent and stable homes in time for the holidays, according to a recent news release.

As part of the campaign, the shelter will offer a free spay or neuter for the first 100 cats, kittens, dogs or puppies adopted from the shelter through Dec. 31.

Along with cats and dogs that are available for adoption, the shelter also has rabbits, small mammals, reptiles and birds.

The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is located at 4500 West Ox Rd. To view animals available for adoption, visit the shelter's website and click on "Adoption."

Regular adoption hours are Tuesday – Friday, 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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