The Lincoln County Animal Shelter, 27 Atlantic Highway in Edgecomb, is offering the following events in April.

Learn the Health Benefits of Adopting an Animal Buddy: Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Adoption is good for your health. Adopting a friendly shelter animal can help you increase your exercise, meet new people, reduce your stress and anxiety and so much more. Have you considered adopting a shelter animal? Come by, learn the many benefits, and meet our fabulous furry friends.

Spring Feline Fun: Specially priced adorable black cats: Saturday and Sunday, April 18 and 19, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Black cats are sometimes overlooked at pet shops and shelters. Come check out our cute little friends. We have some fun-loving, "inky" cats ready to be your new best friend.

Two Salty Dogs gift fest: Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A gift for you for adopting Two Salty Dogs Pet Outfitters in Boothbay Harbor has $25 gift certificates for the first five adopters who come to the Lincoln County Animal Shelter this weekend. Come adopt your new friend, then go on a Two Salty Dogs shopping spree.

For more information about the Lincoln County Animal Shelter, please call 207-882-9677.