In an effort to increase awareness of small mammals as family pets, the Dumb Friends League is holding March Mammal Madness on Saturday, March 24. This event is from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at both shelter locations - 2080 S. Quebec St. in Denver and the Buddy Center, 4556 Castleton Court in Castle Rock.
March Mammal Madness will feature fun activities and demonstrations for the whole family, including:
· Guinea pig races
· Hamster and gerbil races
· Rat maze demonstration
· Rabbit agility demonstration
· Informational booths on small mammal care
People may bring their own small mammal or borrow an adoptable one to participate in any of the activities. There will also be crafts, face painting, a beanbag toss and lots food and fun.
People are encouraged to bring their own small pets if they are thinking of adopting another one, and stop by the "XY Identify" station to verify if their pet is male or female. "One of the reasons that shelters receive so many small pets is that people unknowingly put opposite-sex pairs together," says Theresa Geary, vice president of shelter operations. "If we can help people adopt same sex pairs, we can decrease the number of unwanted small pets in our community."
Dozens of small pets will be available for adoption. The adoption fee for rabbits is $30 each and guinea pigs are $10 each. Other small pets, such as hamsters, gerbils, rats and mice, may be adopted for $5 each.
"Many people think to adopt dogs and cats at animal shelters but don't realize that there are also rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and other small pets in need of good homes," Geary says. "Small pets make wonderful family pets as they're very social and help to teach children lessons of kindness and responsibility; however, it's important to be aware of each pet's unique characteristics and care requirements. Ultimately, adults need to be prepared to take on the responsibility of caring for the animal."
The League's Sit, Stay, Shop will be selling small pet food and supply packages. For more information on March Mammal Madness, including adoption procedures and activity and demonstration times, visit www.ddfl.org, or call 303- 751-5772, Ext. 1378.
Table Mountain Animal Center is also hosting March Mammal Madness at their location at 4105 Youngfield Service Road in Golden . For more information on event times and activities at the Table Mountain Animal Center, visit www.tablemountainanimals.org.
About the Dumb Friends League
As the leading animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain region, the Dumb Friends League has been helping pets and people in the Denver metro area and beyond for more than 95 years. The Dumb Friends League has two shelter locations: its main shelter at 2080 S. Quebec St. in Denver and the Buddy Center at 4556 Castleton Court in Castle Rock. For more information about the Dumb Friends League, visit www.ddfl.org, or call (303) 751-5772.
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