Halloween pet adoption event set for Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare Center

The Saving Animals From Euthanasia (S.A.F.E.) adoption center will host its first Howl-O-Ween at Macon-Bibb County's Animal Welfare Center, according to a news release.

The event, taking place at the shelter at 4214 Fulton Mill Road, is scheduled for Sunday from 2-5 p.m. It is free and for people only, so no personal pets are allowed. Children are encouraged to wear their costumes and do some trick-or-treating, and Mike Fuller the Magician will be performing, the release said.

During that time, S.A.F.E. wants to provide families with information about how they can be more involved with the center and how to better care for their pets at home. The center will be accepting donations of Purina Dog and Puppy Chow, Purina Cat and Kitten Chow, non-clumping clay kitty litter, stainless steel food bowls, small washable cat and puppy beds, dog and cat toys and slip dog leashes.

There will be opportunities to tour the adoption and kennel areas and learn more about the new facility and how people can volunteer their time or foster an animal. Betsy the Pet Nanny will be on hand to help families know how to keep their pets safe while they're not at home, and Barker's Good Puppies will offer people tips and techniques on training their dogs at home, according to the release.

This story was originally published October 21, 2015 at 10:26 PM with the headline "Halloween pet adoption event set for Macon-Bibb Animal Welfare Center ."