COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Columbus Animal Care Services (CACS) hosts a Ribbon Cutting and Open House to celebrate the new Forever Home Garden and National Dog Day this Monday, August 26, from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
The Forever Home Garden honors the late Constance Seward for many years of volunteer service with area animal welfare organizations and fostering many animals. She was also a Purdue Extension Master Gardener and shared her knowledge of Indiana native plants to support critical pollinators.
The Garden features native plants, which reduce maintenance, and benefit the environment by improving soil quality and drainage and supporting native insects, butterflies, and birds.
The Open House celebration will include opening remarks from Mayor Mary Ferdon, dog treats for all furry friends, rocks to paint and place in the garden in memory of a lost pet, light refreshments, and information about volunteer opportunities at the shelter.
While at the event, you can meet the many pets available for adoption and maybe take one home. With its “Support Our Shelter” promotion, CACS offers half-price adoption fees. All animals are fully vaccinated (age appropriate), spayed or neutered, and microchipped before going home.
The CACS Forever Home Garden ribbon cutting/open house is at the shelter, 2730 Arnold St. in Columbus.
