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Hey Nevada, it's "Bark Madness"

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Monday, March 23, 2015   

RENO, Nev. - Many people in Nevada have probably heard of March Madness, but how about Bark Madness? Kimberly Wade, senior manager of communications and events with the Nevada Humane Society, says her organization is hoping the pet adoption promotion, a take-off on NCAA March Madness college basketball, finds new homes for dogs and cats alike.

"All of our animals here are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped, and those are services normally costing over $250," says Wade. "So, when you're looking at adopting from a shelter and you can find that pet for free, you know up to $50, that's a pretty good steal on those adoption fees."

Bark Madness is ongoing through Sunday and Wade says adult cats over the age of three are free, while adoption fees for adult dogs are $50. She says some of the fees are less than half of the regular price.

Wade adds, adopting an animal makes room for other dogs and cats at the Nevada Humane Society, a no-kill shelter. She says there are currently about 200 cats in stock and an equal number of dogs.

"We've got some chow-chows, we've got some littler Pomeranians, we've got lots of adorable little terrier mixes," she says. "All different breeds, ages, sizes and personalities; we truly have an animal for everybody."

This year is the second Bark Madness, and Wade says the Humane Society has had success in gearing its pet adoptions around well-known events.


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