METAIRIE (AP) — People who want to know their mutts’ family background can get reduced-price DNA tests to benefit the Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter.
“Who’s Your Daddy?” is part of Pet Fest 2012, scheduled from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 18 at Lafreniere Park in Metairie.
Veterinarians caution that DNA tests on mutts are for entertainment, not diagnostic purposes.
Pet Fest is organized by a Metairie doggy day-care called Central Bark New Orleans. Owner Holly Valenti says the shelter will receive $10 from each $50 cheek swab. The manufacturer sells the test online for $75.
