{"id":34877,"date":"2025-11-05T21:24:14","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T21:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/34877\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T21:24:14","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T21:24:14","slug":"lee-county-domestic-animal-services-to-host-annual-pet-fest-news-sports-jobs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/34877\/","title":{"rendered":"Lee County Domestic Animal Services to host annual Pet Fest | News, Sports, Jobs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"698\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/heart-shaped-pet-tag-WEB-698x500.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t&#13;<\/p>\n<p>Lee County Domestic Animal Services will host its annual Pet Fest 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the adoption center, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lee+County+Domestic+Animal+Services\/@26.5300339,-81.8613444,16z\/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x88db15635b55a525:0xc888b0972b13d197!2s5600+Banner+Dr,+Fort+Myers,+FL+33912!3b1!8m2!3d26.5300339!4d-81.8613444!16s%2Fg%2F11b8y6p5rm!3m5!1s0x88db1544e29be3d5:0xadb88594e44b5c25!8m2!3d26.5297417!4d-81.8612521!16s%2Fg%2F11j8_hk13f?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTEwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">5600 Banner Drive, Fort Myers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This family-friendly event will feature local vendors, offering everything from holiday gift items to pet products and services. Guests also can meet and support local rescue groups and learn more about pet adoption opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>One of the highlights of the day will be the Pet Photo Sessions with Santa or the Grinch. For a $10 donation to the Animal Care Trust Fund, attendees will receive a digital photo and an animated Christmas card. Photo sessions fill up quickly, so call 239-533-7387 to schedule. Proceeds from Pet Fest benefit the Animal Care Trust Fund, which helps provide medical care and enrichment for animals awaiting adoption.<\/p>\n<p>Lee County Domestic Animal Services serves as the county\u2019s only stray intake facility, providing care, shelter and second chances for thousands of animals each year. With community support, more pets can find their way to loving homes.<\/p>\n<p>Adoptions take place at the shelter, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Lee+County+Domestic+Animal+Services\/@26.5307283,-81.8655844,17.89z\/data=!4m15!1m8!3m7!1s0x88db15635b55a525:0xc888b0972b13d197!2s5600+Banner+Dr,+Fort+Myers,+FL+33912!3b1!8m2!3d26.5300339!4d-81.8613444!16s%2Fg%2F11b8y6p5rm!3m5!1s0x88db1544e29be3d5:0xadb88594e44b5c25!8m2!3d26.5297417!4d-81.8612521!16s%2Fg%2F11j8_hk13f?entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MTEwMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">5600 Banner Drive<\/a>. Adoption hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Adoption applications can be submitted electronically at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leegov.com\/animalservices\/adopt\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">leegov.com<\/a>. They can also be printed and faxed or brought to the shelter. Or they can be completed in person.<\/p>\n<p>You can view adoptable animals at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.LeeLostPets.com\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">LeeLostPets.com<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Follow Lee County Domestic Animal Services\u2019 social media sites:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LeeCountyDomesticAnimalServices\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Lee County Domestic Animal Services | Fort Myers FL | Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/leeanimalservices\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Lee County Animal Services \u2022 Instagram photos and videos<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Not ready to adopt? The county has additional options for the community to help the shelter:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0A robust fostering program; learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leegov.com\/animalservices\/foster\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">leegov.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 \u00a0The Weekend Warrior program. This program lets community members give a shelter pet a break by fostering for a weekend or week. Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leegov.com\/animalservices\/weekendwarrior\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">leegov.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To receive updates from Lee County Government, sign up for the newsletter <a href=\"http:\/\/www.leegov.com\/resources\/newsletters\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>. 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