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Some friendly pets looking for new homes met with potential suitors Saturday when the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals hosted an open house. About 50 people stopped by Stillwater Kennels, where the animals are staying, to put a furry face on the dogs and cats hoping to be adopted. "It's just a good exposure for the dogs and the cats," said SPCA president Debbie Hiebert. "The people were able to have contact with the animals rather than just looking at a picture." The SPCA began the day with nine cats and five dogs to adopt. Organizers were thrilled with the public interest, as visitors filled out application forms for two dogs and three cats. "If even one of our animals got adopted, we thought it would be a success," said Hiebert. As an added incentive for someone looking for a new friend, the cats were offered at half-price and the dogs at 30 per cent off. The reduced rates are not enough to cover the costs the SPCA incurs by neutering and inoculating the animals. "We're losing big time," said Hiebert, who was quick to add that it's worth the extra fundraising if it means a pet will find a new home. See 'Next' P.# Con't from P.# Saturday afternoon marked the SPCA's first ever open house, and Hiebert said the organization will considering holding such an event twice a year. The SPCA's next project will be to showcase one dog per week both on Main St. and at the Flintoba Shopping Centre. Again, this will allow would-be pet owners to see the animals in person and, Hiebert hopes, be more inclined to adopt. During these weekly occasions, the SPCA will institute a 30 per cent discount on the dogs. To accomplish this new initiative, the SPCA requires more volunteers to stay with the dogs and create promotional posters. To lend a hand or for more information, phone 687-4494.
