Doggies in window can be adopted

Antiques and the Arts on Main Street will be holding a special pet adoption this Saturday from 2 to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. in the front lobby of the shop located next to New York Grill.

The event is being held in conjunction with Viola Valley Dogs, a local no-kill animal shelter operated by Linda Coursey.

Antiques and the Arts owner Sherrill Bull says she got the idea when she was reminded of the old song ?How Much is that Doggie in the Window? and thought what a great catch-phrase that would be for a dog adoption event.

?Of course, I?m a dog lover and Linda has so many dogs at her place right now, and what better time to give a dog or a puppy a good home,? said Bull. ?We think Linda is doing a fantastic job, and we?re just trying to help Linda and the community with this.?

Bull says the event is perfect for her shop on Main Street.

?People can come by and they?ll see the dogs in the window and Linda will be there to adopt out the dogs,? Bull added.

Coursey says she will bring a variety of adoptable dogs.

?I will be bringing some puppies,? Coursey said, ?plus some older dogs that have already been spayed or neutered. Some of them have already been housebroken. I just hope to find them a good home before the cold weather.?

All dogs will be wormed and have their shots. The adoption fee for grown dogs who have already been spayed or neutered will be $25, the puppies will be $25 plus a $25 deposit for a spay or neuter fee. Once proof of spaying or neutering is given, the deposit will be refunded.

New York Grill owner Scott Garing says he is pleased to be involved with the event.

?I think it?s great,? Garing said. ?I think it?s wonderful to be involved with great works, to be a part of something like this. Linda has a great heart and I hope people will come out and give her some more support. People who are selfless and do things like this when it?s not for their own benefit, deserve our support and that?s why we?re kind of jumping on board with Sherrill and everyone, just trying to help out and be a part of something like this.?

As far as support, Coursey says dog food is their biggest expense. She personally purchases the Big Red dog food at Co-op.

?We could also use some extra doghouses, water bowls and food bowls,? Coursey.

This weekend will be a great one for animal adoption since, in addition to the Antiques and the Arts Viola Valley Dogs event, local Girl Scout Troop 1125 will be holding its second animal adoption from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Three Star Mall. The Girl Scout event will be in conjunction with the Warren County Animal Control Center.