Coffee on Main gives pooches smooches

Coffee on Main customers got some puppy loving with their cup of joe Tuesday during the “Puppies on Main” adoption event.

In celebration of National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, Coffee on Main partnered with Douglas County Animal Services and DAWG to bring awareness to the community about the animal services and to provide an opportunity to adopt a pet.

“We were happy to do it,” said Adele Hoppe of Coffee on Main. “It was a perfect day to do it and it was very successful.”

As of Tuesday morning, the Douglas County Animal Services had seven Shepherd Husky mix puppies for adoption and by the afternoon, all had been adopted thanks to the event.

The puppies were named after sports celebrities; LeBron, Beckham, Federer, Kobe, Messi, Jordan, and Brady.

“We are so grateful to Coffee on Main for helping us with this event and finding these dogs homes,” said Douglas County Animal Services Supervisor Jenna Sorrells. “This was one of several ways to share with the community about what we do and for an opportunity to adopt.”

Aside from the puppies, Daisy- a 3-year-old Doberman pinscher, Suki, a 2-year-old pocket pitty, and Nora, a 1-year-old German shepherd, were ready to be adopted, too. 

Representatives from both Douglas County Animal Services and DAWG were available during the event to hand over adoption certification, answer questions and provide information about their services.

Sorrells said there are several upcoming events in support of DAWG and the Douglas County Animal Services, including DAWG’s Got Talent and PetPalooza.

DAWG’s Got Talent is a talent show featuring local performers at the Douglas County Community Center May 18. Guests will enjoy dinner and drinks, a silent auction, and more. Visit www.dawgrescue.com for more information.

The PetPalooza isn’t until October, but will feature pet vendors, food trucks, demonstrations, and opportunities for adoptions and dog licensing.

The Douglas Animal Services has pets available for adoption often and is located at 921 Dump Road in Gardnerville. As of Wednesday, the Douglas County Animal Services told The Record-Courier that Nora and Suki were still available for adoption. Suki is the Record Courier’s featured pet of the week. For more information visit https://communityservices.douglascountynv.gov/animal_services, follow Douglas County Animal Services on Facebook, or call 775-782-9061.

Douglas Animal Welfare Group, or DAWG, is a nonprofit group of volunteers and members who support Douglas County animals. DAWG offers assistance for spay and neuter, medical expenses, vaccines, training, pet food, microchipping, and more. DAWG also uses funds to improve the shelter’s kennels, bedding and exercise areas. Active volunteers of DAWG visit the animals at the shelter 365 days a year, including holidays when the shelter is closed to the public. Visit https://www.dawgrescue.com/ for more information.