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For Immediate Release: November 7, 2005 Contact: Debbie New Animal Services Phone: (972) 769-4360 Plano Animal Shelter Opens Doors to Pets & People on Saturday The City of Plano Animal Services Division is celebrating National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week with an Open House on Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Animal Shelter Week is November 6 to 12, and was created by the Humane Society of the United States. Plano’s shelter will be hosting a Microchip Clinic with microchip implants for only $15 per pet, plus registration. The Plano Dog Park Association will be joining in the celebration at the shelter, along with representatives from Doggie Zen Den, a new Plano doggie daycare. Refreshments will be served for both four-legged and two-legged guests as well as contests and prizes. The Open House is an excellent opportunity for citizens to take a closer look at the services the Plano Animal Shelter provides to area pets and people. Those services include: animal adoption, lost pet resources, pet rescue and pet tips. The Shelter is at 4028 West Plano Parkway. Volunteers play a vital role in carrying for the emotional needs of Plano shelter pets. Learn how you can make these furry friends have a more enjoyable shelter stay. November is also Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Special adoption fees have been created for dogs and cats 7yrs. & up. (Senior Dogs: $50 & Senior Cats: $25) To volunteer or get more information on the Plano Animal Shelter, call (972) 941- or go to http://www.planotx.org/animal/