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Read to the Animals

Registration will go live at NOON on the first weekday of each month 

This exciting opportunity allows children ages 5-12 to read to cats and small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs waiting on their forever homes. Children can bring their own books or pick from our collection of books!

  • Each child must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who stays at the shelter during their reading session.
  • Each child can be registered for one 30 minute time slot per session.
  • Readers must be registered to attend (siblings that aren't registered may not join)
  • Fee: $5 donation to help our Humane Education Department continue offering youth programs and community outreach. 
  • Our doors will be locked since we are closed for adoptions on Mondays, but a staff member or volunteer will be there to let you in and check your child in. 


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2024 Remaining 'Read to the Animals' Dates

 

Mon, Oct 14 

Mon, Oct 28 

Mon, Nov 18 

Mon, Nov 25 

Mon, Dec 9 

Mon, Dec 16

                 

Questions? Contact the Humane Education department at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Adoption Lobby Hours:

12:00 - 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
12:00 - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. First Saturday of each month

Closed Mondays FOR ADOPTIONS
To submit a pet adoption profile, you must do so 15-minutes before closing to allow sufficient time for processing.

Adoptions number:

260-427-5502


Business Office Hours (lost & found pets, citations, or other law enforcement concerns):

11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Mon-Fri
CLOSED Saturday & Sunday


Animal Control Officer Assistance
260-427-1244
9am-8pm Monday - Friday
After 8pm, weekend & holidays,
call 260-449-3000

After Hours / Immediate Officer Assistance:
1:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. Emergencies
260-449-3000


General Contact Information:
Fort Wayne Animal Care & Control
3020 Hillegas Road
Fort Wayne IN 46808
260-427-1244
After 8 p.m. and on weekends and holidays, call 449-3000 for assistance.
Fax: 260-427-5514


It is our mission to serve our community in a humane, public safety capacity while working to keep pets with loving families by providing education opportunities and resources or facilitating re-homing or adoption when necessary.

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