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Nothing says love like the friendship of a loyal companion, not to mention the wet kisses that dogs provide their owners upon greeting them.  Are you looking for a forever friend?

Well, then don't delay!  Take a trip over to the Kern County Animal Shelter in Bakersfield.  A very special dog is looking for her forever home.  Won't you open your heart and home to her today?

This is Scooter.  Scooter is a spayed female, Border Collie mix. She is approximately 11 months old. She enjoys being outside, going for long walks and playing with people and toys. She would make  wonderful pet for a family with children over the age of 7.

Scooter is currently available for adoption at the Bakersfield shelter location at 201 S Mt. Vernon Avenue. The adoption fee is only $75.  The $75 adoption fee includes a DHLPP and bordatella vaccination, a rabies vaccination, a one-year Kern County license, and while supplies last, an adoption gift bag and a leash. Each dog adopted from the Kern County Animal Shelter also receives a voucher for a free veterinary examination.

If you are interested in finding out more about Scooter, please contact the adoption coordinator at the Kern County Animal Shelter at 661-868-7144. Please mention Scooter's ID number when you call – 706736. The adoption center is open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm, and Wednesdays from 2 pm to 7 pm.  Kern County Animal Control encourages anyone interested in adopting Scooter to come down to the shelter and spend some time with her in their “doggie play” area.

Won't you take Scooter home today?