Lovers of all things fast and furr-ious should stop by the Burlington County Animal Shelter for its first-ever car show this weekend.
The Motors for Mutts Open House and Car Show will be held Saturday, Nov. 16, from noon to 4 PM at the shelter, 75 Academy Drive, Westampton. More than 30 cars and motorcycles of all sizes, styles and ages will be displayed during the event, which will also feature music, children’s activities, food and information tables.
Visitors can meet and interact with dogs and cats available for adoption or foster. All adoption fees are being waived for the event.
“Our shelter staff and volunteers do an outstanding job caring for available pets and connecting them with loving families, but events like this one provide an opportunity for additional people to visit the shelter to hopefully give some overlooked animals a chance,” said Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Dan O’Connell, the liaison to the animal shelter. “Even if you’re not looking for a pet, you can still help the shelter by sharing photos of adoptable animals with family and friends. Every dog or cat we help find a loving home is a victory, so please come out and help motor our shelter to its best adoption year yet.”
The car show and open house is being organized by the County in partnership with Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter to raise awareness about the shelter’s mission and to connect adoptable pets with new loving families.
Among the pets visitors will get to meet is Heart, a 3-year-old Pit Bull terrier mix who was surrendered to the shelter in January 2023. He has a lot of energy, but shelter staff report he also loves to cuddle.
Another dog to meet is Koda, a Pit Bull terrier mix who came to the shelter in July as a stray. He may be on the large size, but shelter staff say he’s very affectionate and loves to play fetch.
Residents can learn more about Heart and Koda and dozens more available pets at the shelter by going online to https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/1446/Available-for-Adoption .
Not sure you’re ready for a pet? Fostering is a great option for individuals and families who want to help our furry residents. Learn more about the shelter’ foster programs and other volunteer opportunities at the open house.
“Volunteering is a great way to assist the shelter and all the animals that reside there, and there’s plenty of ways to help, ranging from walking dogs and sorting supplies to making treats or pet toys,” said Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson. “Every little bit of assistance makes a difference and can help us add to the more than 1,560 dogs and cat adoptions from the shelter this year.”