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Celebrate 12 Days of Christmas with Brampton Animal Shelter!

BRAMPTON, ON – Whether you’re spending the holiday season with your furry friend, you want to support animals in need, or you just love all things animal-related, you’ll want to take part in the next 12 days.

Brampton Animal Shelter is spreading cheer this season with its 12 Days of Christmas event from December 7 to 18, 2018.

You and your four-legged friend are invited to join us for giving back events and the opportunity to win cool prizes and visit us for festive activities.

How can you get involved?

December 7 – Purchase an adoption gift certificate.

December 8 – Get your Santa pet photos at Dogtopia Brampton (17 Worthington Avenue) from 12 pm to 3 pm. Cats are welcome, too!

December 9 – Enter our holiday pet photo contest on the Brampton Animal Services Facebook page. The most-liked photo will receive a gift basket.

December 10 – Donate to the Helping Orphaned Pets in Emergencies (HOPE) Fund and get a hand-lettered stocking for your pet.

December 11 – Donate to the HOPE Fund and get a personalized pet tag.

December 12 – Shop at our handmade pet crafts sale.

December 13 – Shop at our handmade ornaments sale.

December 14 – Purchase baked goodies at our pet bake sale.

December 15 – Collect Amazon Wish List items.

December 16 – Support our HOPE Fund by donating online.

December 17 – Adopt a Stuffed Animal.

December 18 – Visit our FREE Microchip Clinic. Brampton residents only. You must pre-register, as space is limited. Register by calling 905.458.5800.

In-person events will take place at the Brampton Animal Shelter (475 Chrysler Drive), unless otherwise listed, from 10 am to 5 pm. All proceeds will be donated to our HOPE Fund.

For more information on any of these events, visit www.brampton.ca/animalservices

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“Giving back is an important part of the holidays – that includes giving back to our four-legged friends! Brampton Animal Shelter is hosting a joyful 12 Days of Christmas event this year, offering adoption gift certificates, collecting donations for the HOPE Fund and even hosting a free microchip clinic. Whether or not you have a pet, participating in the 12 Days is a great way to get involved in our community this holiday season.”
- Mayor Patrick Brown
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