Laguna Beach Animal Shelter Launches “Pets for Veterans” No-Cost Animal Adoption Program
LAGUNA BEACH, CA – The Laguna Beach Animal Shelter is pleased to announce the launch of a ‘Pets for Veterans’ Animal Adoption Program just ahead of Veteran’s Day. The program provides that any active duty, honorably discharged, or retired Veteran in Orange County is eligible for no-fee pet adoptions at the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter, if they qualify and are approved to adopt a pet. See all animals available for adoption at the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter at: https://puplagunabeach.org/adoption
"The residents of Laguna Beach appreciate the sacrifice our Veterans made for this great country and Pets for Veterans is a creative program to show our gratitude for their service and sacrifice," said Laguna Beach Police Chief Jeff Calvert. "Our goal is to pair an animal with Veterans across Orange County to provide companionship and help ease the transition back into civilian life."
Under the program, all pet adoption fees at the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter are waived for any active duty, retired, or honorably discharged member of the United States armed services, as well as reservists and members of the California National Guard residing in Orange County. In addition to the California VETERAN Driver’s License, the Animal Shelter will accept a valid military ID, DD214 or VA Medical Card as sufficient proof of veteran status. Military spouses and family members living in the same household with the veteran are also eligible for the program.
“As a Veteran, I love seeing our Police Department recognize our local Veterans and thank them through great programs, such as the new ‘Pets for Veterans’ program,” said Laguna Beach Police Captain David Dereszynski. “This program will help low-income Veterans adopt a pet for no charge, connect Veterans to animals in need of a forever home, and further highlight the efforts of the staff and volunteers at the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter. I hope more shelters adopt programs such as ours. For all the Veterans out there, we thank you for your service!”
All shelter animals are eligible for adoption under the Pets for Veterans program. For questions on the program, please call the Laguna Beach Animal Shelter at (949) 497-3552.
