Monday will be the kick off of National Animal Appreciation Week. The Central Minnesota Animal Care and Control shelter is celebrating and is inviting you to come by.

You can get a tour of the facility, register for prizes, enjoy refreshments and get your questions answered by animal control officers between noon and 4 p.m. throughout the week.

You can visit the animal shelter at 1021 South Benton Drive or call them at 257-0103 for more information.