BATAVIA, OH — As part of continuing efforts to bring improvements to the Clermont County Animal Shelter, those looking to pay dog adoption fees and other charges may now use credit cards at the facility.

The change comes in time for an adoption event noon-4 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 16, at the shelter, 4025 Filager Road, Batavia, OH 45103. The shelter will have adoptable dogs and other rescues will be bringing cats. There will also be fun games and prizes, as well as a costume contest for dogs. For questions or to volunteer for this event please contact (513) 732-8854.

Adoption fees are $120 for adults, $170 for puppies and $85 for seniors.

“We commend shelter staff for the great work they have been doing to provide excellent service to the animals and citizens of Clermont County,” said Claire Corcoran, President, Board of County Commissioners. “We encourage those interested in adopting a pet to attend the Oct. 16 event. It will be extra convenient to pay fees now that credit card service has been added.”

“We’re very glad to bring the convenience of credit cards to the shelter,” Commissioner David Painter said. “Citizens have requested this service, and the shelter has responded. We have a great team at the shelter who display great care for the animals and work to provide excellent service.”

“Now that credit card service has been added at the shelter we have made the process of adoption even easier,” Commissioner Bonnie Batchler said. “I urge citizens to attend the adoption event or view the new page on the county website to learn more about dogs looking for new homes.”

Learn more about the shelter and adoptable dogs here: https://clermontcountyohio.gov/animalshelter/

Announcements, Events, Lost Pets and other information can we found on the shelter’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ClermontCountyAnimalShelter/