"I'd love to get a dog if I lived in a bigger apartment," Urbiel said.
Some dogs slept, while others barked and jumped for attention. Some of the shelter's animals are brought in as strays, while others are dropped off by owners who no longer can care for them. All of the animals appear clean and well-groomed.
During the Spring Love Drive, Jennifer Foreman of Chambersburg sold Italian charm bracelets and charms. A portion of her sales are donated to the shelter.
Charms, including custom-made photo and laser charms, may be purchased on her Web site, www.mycharmheaven. com
Cats may be adopted for $65. Dogs six months old and older are $100; those under six months are $115. Animals labeled "Seniority Fee" are half price because they have been at the shelter longer than the other animals.
Both dog and cat adoption fees include spaying or neutering, AVID ID microchip, collar and ID tag, deworming treatment, flea and ear mite treatment and all vaccinations except rabies. Cat adoptions also include feline leukemia and FIV testing and a cardboard carrier.
Vanderau added that people who are unable to adopt a pet may help the shelter by donating items to the shelter's thrift stores in Chambersburg and Shippensburg, Pa., and by shopping at the thrift stores.
The shelter will hold a cash bingo fund-raiser on April 3 to benefit the shelter. Tickets will be on sale at the door and refreshments will be available.
The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is at 2325 Country Road in Chambersburg, The phone number is 717-263-5791.
The shelter is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shelter's Web site is www.cvas-pets.org and e-mail may be sent to cvas@innernet.net.
Pets available for adoption may be viewed at www.petfinder.org.
