MT. VERNON — Tri-County Electric Cooperative will be hosting an “Adopt a Pet Day” at the Mt. Vernon and Salem offices Monday. Pets will be available for adoption, refreshments will be served, and TCEC will be taking donations for the Salem Animal Control in Marion County and the Jefferson County Animal Shelter in Jefferson County.

Lynn Hutchison with TCEC says the cooperative is always excited to help others in the community.

The animal shelters are looking for items such as paper towels, trash bags, dog toys, dog treats, and more. The event will run from noon to 2 p.m. at the Mt. Vernon office and from noon until 4 p.m. at the Salem office.