Virtual Pet Campaign

- 5:18

Tracy Elliott, Anti-Cruelty Society

Posted

Apr 14, 2020

With more time at home, people are wanting to adopt pets. Tracy Elliott, Anti-Cruelty Society informs us that there are safe protocols in place to connect with animals at shelters or in the foster network. There is even a virtual campaign for donations.

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