Toy bear. Photo provided | Tina Šuto on Unsplash

The Boone County Animal Shelter is collecting brand new children’s toys for kids in need of some extra gifts this holiday season. 

Between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15, visitors to the shelter can donate new unwrapped toys, and if they wish to bring home a new furry companion, the shelter will waive the adoption fee on available animals in exchange for the donation.

All adopters must be approved via the standard application review process.

Adoptable animals can be viewed here or on the shelter’s Facebook page.

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