October is Dog Adoption Month at the Betsy Bailey Nelson Animal Control Facility, 3931 U.S. Highway 264 East, Washington.
During October, dogs and puppies at the shelter will have an adoption fee of $40 each. The fee covers spaying/neutering, the first round of shots, an identification microchip and worming for each dog adopted. This is a reduced fee, with the balance paid for by the Humane Society of Beaufort County.
The facility is open from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays.
For more information, call 252-946-1591.