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Chief, a 10-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix, who had been the Burlington County Animal Shelter’s longest dog resident, was adopted on during the shelter’s Ultimate Tail-gate Party. (Photo provided)
Sunday was a big day for Chiefs, and not just because Kansas City was victorious in Super Bowl LVIII.
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Five dogs were also adopted from the Burlington County Animal Shelter during the shelter’s Ultimate “Tail”-gate Party and Open House, among them Chief, a 10-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who had been the shelter’s longest dog resident.
Chief, who was surrendered to the shelter in June 2021 and then again in January 2022, was adopted by Rose Marie Ragone. The Williamstown resident visited the shelter after seeing Chief on a television news broadcast about the pregame party.
Chief, a 10-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who had been the Burlington County Animal Shelter’s longest dog resident, was adopted on Sunday during the shelter’s Ultimate Tail-gate Party by Williamstown, NJ resident Rose Marie Ragone. Pictured with Ragone and Chief is Burlington County Animal Shelter Director Ericka Haines. (Photo provided)
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The event was hosted by the Burlington County Animal Shelter in partnership with the County Commissioners and the Friends of the Burlington County Animal Shelter. It featured games, food, meet-and-greets with the dogs and cats and live-stream of the Puppy Bowl.
“Our Board was rooting for Chief to find his forever home on Sunday and we were thrilled to learn that he was adopted by someone who was willing to open up her home and her heart to this loveable dog,” said Burlington County Commissioner Deputy Director Dan O’Connell, the liaison to the animal shelter. “We want to thank Rose Marie and all the other residents who came to the shelter and adopted or stopped by to spend time with the animals. Events like Sunday’s Super Bowl Tailgate Party bring more visibility to our shelter and the amazing pets that reside there. Visitors not only got to meet and interact with the dogs and cats but also our incredible shelter staff and volunteers who provide such wonderful care and go the extra mile to find these pets homes. Thanks to them and everyone who visited Sunday and helped make this open house a super success.
For those who missed Sunday’s pregame party, there’s still plenty of opportunities to help support the shelter and the animals that reside there.
Adopters and foster families are still needed. Available animals are listed online at https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/1446/Available-for-Adoption. Adoption fees are waived all year long for senior residents, veterans and military families.
O’Connell, who adopted his dog Bingo from the Burlington County Animal Shelter after fostering the hound for several months, encouraged more seniors to come to the shelter and consider adopting or fostering a senior pet.
“My dog Bingo is a senior pet and a wonderful companion. Adopting him was one of the best decisions I’ve made,” said O’Connell.
Residents who are unable to adopt or foster can also help out by following the shelter’s social media and spreading the word about the available dogs and cats.
Animal lovers can also volunteer their time to help with shelter tasks, make financial donations or give the shelter needed supplies. For more information, including a wish list of needed items, visit https://www.co.burlington.nj.us/168/Animal-Shelter .
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