The Burien animal control provider, CARES, cuts the ribbon & officially opens its doors today, Tuesday, July 24. Holding scissors and cutting dog-bone ribbon is Rose Clark, Deputy Mayor of Burien. Left, blue, wearing sun glasses is CARES Director Debra George. Pictured left of her, tan/orange shirt is Ray Helmes, their Animal Control staffer. Left of him, wearing jeans with keys is staffer Monica Fowler. Labradoodle is Nicolas. CLICK ON PHOTO FOR SLIDESHOW.
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The City of Burien's animal control provider, CARES (Community Animal Resource & Education Society), officially opened its new shelter at 909 SW 151st St. July 16, after receiving required permitting and approvals from the City and passing its final inspection by the King County Health Department on July 15.
On Tuesday, July 24, The public attended an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new pet shelter with hot dogs, cake and other refreshments. Suzzy, a black lab mix, was adopted to a family with a thrilled young boy and girl as soon as the shelter opened its doors Tuesday morning. Folks also viewed a privately owned pet daycare located next door, Paws and Relax.
Website: www.buriencares.com
(206) 81-CARES or (206) 812-2737
CARES seeks volunteers.
