Shelter puts black cats on path to new homes
Adoption fees cut in half to help friendly felines find loving homes in time for Halloween
Jaime Valdez / The Times
Hillsboro's Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter is offering a Black Cat Adoption Special, letting prospective pet owners pick up a new feline friend for 50 percent off.
Do you fancy bringing home a black cat for Halloween?
If you’re ready to adopt a new feline friend, then you are in for a treat.
The Bonnie L. Hays Small Animal Shelter in Hillsboro is offering a Black Cat Adoption Special.
All kittens that are black or have black in their coat are half-off the adoption fees. That means a spook-tacular treat for those who can scare up the $40 for the adoption fee. And, all adult cats of any color are half-off the adoption fees and available for just $25.
The adoption special runs through 5:30 p.m. on Halloween.
To catch a glimpse of the cats waiting for loving homes, visit www.co.washington.or.us/HHS/AnimalService/AnimalShelter/Adoption/cat-adoption.cfm .
You can also stop by the Hillsboro shelter, 1901 S.W. 24th Ave., Thursday, Friday or Saturday between 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
There are 10 all-black cats awaiting adoption including a playful Raven, at top; sweet Lucy; mellow Calypso, left; and an energetic quartet of Huey, Duey, Louie and Stuey, above.
All cats are spayed or neutered and up to date on their shots.
Top five reasons to adopt a black cat
5. You can always find a black cat in the snow.
4. Holding a black cat is very slimming.
3. A black cat matches any décor.
2. When you love a black cat, luck is on your side.
1. A black cat is the least likely to be adopted.