Toronto marks World Cat Day with 2-for-1 adoption offer
CBC News
Posted: Aug 8, 2012 9:11 AM ET
Last Updated: Aug 8, 2012 12:21 PM ET
For the next week, two cats can be adopted from Toronto Animal Services for one $75 fee. A $15 license fee may apply. (Mindaugas Kulbis/Associated Press)
The City of Toronto on Wednesday is marking World Cat Day, "a celebration of the love and companionship that cats provide to people," by allowing would-be caregivers to adopt two felines for the price of one.
"In celebration of World Cat Day, Animal Services is encouraging the introduction of kittens and cats into life-long, loving homes," the city said in a release.
From today until next Wednesday, two cats can be had for the regular $75 adoption fee. Licence fees of $15 per cat may apply.
Those who want to take advantage of the offer can visit the following shelters between 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.:
- 146 The East Mall (Highway 427 and Dundas Street West).
- 821 Progress (Markham Road. and Highway 401).
- 1300 Sheppard Avenue West (Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West).
- 140 Princes' Boulevard (Exhibition Place, Horse Palace).
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