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People across California will be able to adopt a pet for free on Saturday during the state’s inaugural Adopt-a-Pet Day.
The California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals organized the event, which includes 150 California animal welfare sites where people can go to meet their new furry friends.
The goal is to find homes for 2,024 shelter pets.
“California shelters are facing enormous pressures due to overcrowding conditions, as the number of animals entering shelters is outpacing those leaving,” said CalAnimals CEO Jill Tucker. “By increasing adoption demand and encouraging pet-ready families to visit their local shelter first, we can make a change.”
According to organizers, the number of shelter animals has increased nationally in recent years, partly due to a shortage of veterinarians, inflation and a lack of pet-friendly housing options.
California Adopt-a-Pet Day locations can be found by visiting https://caadoptapetday.org.
Pets In Need
871 5th Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94063
Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA
1450 Rollins Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Hayward Animal Services
16 Barnes Ct.
Hayward, CA 94544
City of Fremont Tri-City Animal Shelter
1950 Stevenson Blvd
Fremont, CA 94538
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
3370 Thomas Road
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Humane Society Silicon Valley (Petco)
500 El Paseo de Saratoga
San Jose, CA 95130
