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Pet of the Week: Ochra Had Heartworm, But Is Ready to Go Home
The Southampton Animal Shelter has some loving animals available for adoption.
This week, the is looking to find a home Ochra, a 5-year-old pitbull terrier mix
Donald Bambrick, the animal shelter supervisor, said Ochra came to the Southampton Animal Shelter though another shelter because they didn't have the means to treat her for heartworm.
"We treated her and now she’s ready for her new home," Bambrick said.
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Bambrick says Ochra gets along well with dogs and cats and a home with older children would be perfect for her.
If Ochra is not the type of pet you are looking for, there are plenty of other animals that need love and care. All animals are licensed, up to date on their vaccinations, micro-chipped and have been spayed or neutered, according to Bambrick.
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Adoption fees range from $40 to $60 for a cat and from $60 to $125 for a dog.
To adopt Ochra or any of the other animals, call the shelter at 631-728-7387 or visit 102 Old Riverhead Road in Hampton Bays.
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