Doggie deals: Animal shelter offers discounts on pit bulls

Ingham County Animal Control & Shelter is hosting a three-day event for families to adopt pit bulls at reduced cost.

All pits have been vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered.

"Pit bull and pit bull type dogs have a long history of being great family dogs," said Kate Turner, community outreach manager of the Ingham County Animal Control. "They are generally very smart, athletic, and eager to please."

The adoption fee is $40 and the one-year dog license is included for Ingham County residents.

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Turner says it's good to know about the breed's characteristics to know whether they're the right dog for you or your family.

"If you want a calm dog that sits next to you on the couch all day, and sleeps quietly in a crate during your 12-hour work shift, a 6-month-old bully breed puppy probably isn’t going to be the best match," she said.

"But if you are looking for an active family dog, and have the time to train and socialize them, they could be a great fit."

The event is from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday through Sunday, Feb. 15-18.

The ICAC shelter is at 600 Curtis St. in Mason.

For more information, contact the animal shelter at (517) 676-8370 or visit the ICAC website at www.ac.ingham.org.

Contact Holly Nobles at hnobles@lsj.com.