Category: Pet adoption

Residents of Huntsville and Madison County can bring home a pet for less this weekend. Huntsville Animal Services is encouraging residents to adopt, not shop with its latest summer promotion. The agency is waiving most adult dog and cat adoption fees through Saturday. About 75 animals have already been exempted from their adoption fees. This […]

A year ago, the new Marshall Pet Adoption Center officially opened its doors. To celebrate this and all that the shelter and its group of volunteers have been able to accomplish over the past 12 months, MPAC will be hosting an Open House Saturday from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 2502 E. Travis St. […]

(WHTM) — More than four million dogs and cats are adopted each year in the United States. If you’re looking for a pet online, chances are you’ll come across a scam at some point. About 70% of people targeted by pet scams have lost more than $700. According to AARP, here are the warning signs […]

GRAND BLANC TWP, MI – PetFest 2022 will be held on Saturday, August 6 on the grounds of Ascension Genesys Hospital in Grand Blanc Township. There will be 13 animal welfare groups on site conducting meet and greets and adoptions from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the hospital grounds, 1 Genesys Parkway. Groups include […]

NBC4 and Telemundo kicked off their annual Clear the Shelters event on Monday, kicking off a month-long campaign to encourage adoptions from animal shelters and rescue organizations. The campaign also encourages financial donations to help support shelters and rescue groups, with information about making those donations available at ClearTheSheltersFund.org. “We are thrilled to bring NBC4 […]

NBC4 and Telemundo kicked off their annual Clear the Shelters event on Monday, kicking off a month-long campaign to encourage adoptions from animal shelters and rescue organizations. The campaign also encourages financial donations to help support shelters and rescue groups, with information about making those donations available at ClearTheSheltersFund.org. “We are thrilled to bring NBC4 […]

Watch your step as you enter the brand new cafe, Purr-fecto Cat Lounge, on South Lamar. Made up of a dozen friendly cats, there is always someone underfoot, lying on a blurry surface or climbing the obstacle course on the walls. They wander around the pillow-lined room with plenty of cat toys and sleep stations, […]

Pets will be repaired, vaccinated or microchipped and ready to go home. BENTONVILLE, Ark. – The Best Friends Rescue Center (BFLC) has teamed up with over 550 animal shelters and rescue partners nationwide for an adoption drive. This campaign aims to encourage people to adopt pets from local shelters. Eight Arkansas shelters and the Best […]

The City of Burlington Animal Shelter has several cats, dogs, and other pets waiting to find their forever homes. Adopt a pet Due to COVID-19, the Burlington Animal Shelter is now offering in-person adoptions by appointment only. Check out Petfinder to see all of our pets looking for homes. Please email us at [email protected] or […]

Cobb’s Hill Dog Park is a daily adventure for Connor Donsky and his one-year-old dog, Saul. “I come here often, you know all the other regulars who come here and their dogs,” Donsky said. “And then your dog becomes friends with his dog, and they know each other so they run and play immediately.” He […]

Amir Arison, who starred in The black list from Season 1 until his departure at the end of Season 9 as FBI Special Agent Aram Mojtabai and currently leads the new The kite runner Broadway stage production, has joined NBCUniversal Local’s 2022 “Clear the Shelters” pet donation and adoption campaign, TV Insider has learned exclusively. […]

Hello friends. It’s me, Rose Mendez, your Catonsville Daily host – back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what’s happening in town these days. First, today’s weather forecast: Quite sunny. High: 90 Low: 73. Here are the top three stories in Catonsville today: There is a push to add four more […]

PASADENA (CNS) — If you’re considering adopting a pet, this could be the weekend to do it, with Pasadena Humane offering free adoptions Saturday and LA Animal Services hosting a “Basic Black” event Saturday and Sunday, offering discounted adoptions for furry/predominantly black coated pets. At Pasadena Humane, free adoptions will be offered for all animals, […]

Hello friends. It’s your host of the Oceanside-Camp Pendleton Daily – right back in your inbox with everything worth printing on what’s happening in town. Without delay… 📢 The Oceanside Chamber will hold its 14th Annual North County Health and Wellness Show on August 11 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The North County Health Fair […]

Each year, more than five million pets enter animal shelters in need of loving homes. Miami-Dade County Animal Services (Animal Services) is proud to partner with PetSmart Charities® to bring adoptable pets to local PetSmart locations and waive adoption fees for pets 4 months and older at Pet Adoption and Protection Center and its satellite […]

Rescue Pets of Florida and PetSmart have teamed up to introduce various pets for adoption. The event hosted in Plant City will take place on Saturday July 16 and Sunday July 17, 2022. PetSmart will offer visitors the opportunity to take their pet home Those looking to adopt a new pet are invited to visit […]

Bernadette Peters takes her love for animals very seriously. The three-time Tony-winning Broadway star – who is known for leading productions of ‘Sunday in the Park with George’, ‘Song and Dance’ and ‘Annie Get Your Gun’ – was at Shubert Alley in New York on Saturday, July 10 for its 24th edition Broadway Barking pet […]

Chihuahua-mix Max holds a paw as a volunteer carries him Saturday afternoon at the Brownsville Animal Defense adoption event in front of PetSmart in Brownsville. (Denise Cathey/The Brownsville Herald) Visitors to PetSmart Saturday in Brownsville found the opportunity to meet potential “fur” friends at the weekly Brownsville Animal Defense (BAD) adoption event outside the store. […]

broadway cares Broadway Barks Pet Adoption Event Returns In-Person July 9 The annual adoptathon is hosted by Tony winners Bernadette Peters and Sutton Foster. Bernadette Peters and Sutton Foster Broadway Barks, the theater community’s annual cat and dog adoption event, returns to Shubert Alley on July 9 for its 24th annual adoptathon, the first in-person […]

So far this year, the number of pets released to Toronto shelters is up 75% from the first half of 2021, due to residents returning to the office and rising pet costs. company. According to Toronto Animal Services (TAS), 709 pets, including cats, dogs and others, were donated to city shelters from January 1 to […]

Yes, June is National Cat Adoption Month, and there’s no shortage of gorgeous kittens ready to come home to you. There are also some pretty fabulous fidos on this week’s list, so head to your local shelter or refuge to pick up your new best friend today! Available for private adoption Mother and son Everyone […]

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Hoosiers looking to turn their home into a forever home are invited to Thursday night’s Tales & Ales adoption event. The event, hosted by the Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership, runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Broad Ripple Brewpub on East 65th Street. Several animal rescue groups will be […]

broadway cares The Broadway Barks pet adoption event will be back in July The annual adoptathon will be hosted by Tony winners Bernadette Peters and Sutton Foster. Bernadette Peters and Sutton Foster Broadway Barks, the annual cat and dog adoption event, will return on July 9 for its 24th annual adoptathon, marking a return to […]

Greenhouse of Walled Lake kicks off its ‘Second Summer of Cannabis’ celebration with a variety of activities on June 25; it will end with fireworks over the lake. The free, family-friendly event will be held outdoors, in front of Greenhouse located at the corner of East Walled Lake Drive and Pontiac Trail. The planned composition: […]

The Landing is proud to partner with Humane Fort Wayne to host an adoption event in downtown Fort Wayne on Saturday, June 25, 2022 from 12-3 p.m. The event features adoptable pets, pet-centric vendors, and a community giving program. Details below! ADOPTABLE ANIMALSPotential adopters and attendees will be able to meet and spend time with […]

A few of Pasadena Humane’s adoptable pets Pasadena Humane will open its doors to the community on Saturday, June 25 for Pet Adoption Day, where you can adopt free cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, birds and reptiles. “Adoptors can visit the shelter and adopt without an appointment between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.,” said […]

Utah Humane Society MURRAY, Utah, June 15, 2022 (Gephardt Daily) — The Humane Society of Utah is offering half-price adoption fees for pets through June 30 due to overcrowding at shelters. It’s called the “Summer of Love” adoption event. “Shelters across the state are at capacity or overcapacity,” HSU spokeswoman Guinnevere Shuster said. “Adoptions are […]

RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) — If you’re looking to adopt a pet, officials say you should keep an eye out for online pet adoption scams. The Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina warns that an online search could trick potential pet owners into the scheme, tricking them into paying hundreds of dollars or more to […]

by: Better Business Bureau of Eastern North Carolina Job : June 14, 2022 / 11:41 a.m. EDT Updated: June 14, 2022 / 12:23 p.m. EDT RALEIGH, NC — Adopting a pet is a big decision, and many locals will decide to bring a pet into their family this year. Better Business Bureau of Eastern North […]

Veterinary clinics say the increase is tangible, but there is currently enough veterinary capacity for everyone. “There is more. Not only do we feel it by the number of clients who come to see us at the clinic. Also in the official data, the register shows that the number of pets has increased by 20% […]

Hello everyone. It’s me, Dylan Siwicki, your host of The Daily. Let’s start this weekend off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town… First, today’s weather forecast: A pm shower in places. High: 78 Low: 62. Here are the top stories in Rochester-Rochester Hills today: Pet Supplies Plus will […]

A curated guide to events brought to you by our local Long Beach and Signal Hill communities this week with topics including pet adoption, microchipping, shopping, food and more. Birthday party What company anniversaryWho Kali CollectiveWhen Saturday June 11 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Where 4102 Orange Avenue, Unit 115.More information The public is invited […]

Normal adoption fees are waived for all pets June 13-18 at Animal Services in Fayetteville. If you’re looking for a new pet, next week is looking good, because Cumberland County Animal Services waives all adoption fees for all pets June 13-18. Animal Services sent the statement saying they were losing much of their housing capacity […]

June 08, 2022 PAWS Chicago recently completed a monumental adoption for a very lucky dog. Canela, a 2-year-old Husky mix, was the 75,000th adopted pet since PAWS was founded in 1997. The timing couldn’t be better, as 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of PAWS Chicago, the largest comprehensive animal welfare organization No Kill animals. in […]

NEWTOWN — Jenny Hubbard was never able to give her elementary school daughter Catherine her lofty wish for a birthday party in her backyard with “all the animals.” But in the years since Catherine Violet Hubbard died on the set of Sandy Hook, Jenny Hubbard has worked diligently to honor that birthday request in a […]

MADISON, NJ — New York Mets pitcher Max Scherzer and his wife, St. Hubert board member Erica Scherzer, are helping dogs find their forever homes. The Scherzers have offered to pay adoption fees for all dogs weighing more than 30 pounds who are adopted in St. Hubert by Sunday. The shelter is currently full, with […]

Dominique Genetti, Digital journalist June 6, 2022 Imo’s Pizza will cover adoption fees for dogs and cats six months or older for the month of June at Stray Rescue of St. Louis. John Fedele/Getty Images/Tetra Images RF The famous St. Louis pizzeria makes adopting pets this June a breeze. Imo’s Pizza has partnered with Stray […]

Angel’s Wish, an all-volunteer non-profit organization for cats and kittens, has begun construction on an expansion of its pet adoption and resource center in Verona. The organization will bring together new and existing spaces for a 3,000 square foot expansion that will “create better experiences for cats and the people who love them,” a May […]

If you’re looking to add a new cat or dog to your family, this Saturday is a great opportunity to find them as Warren County Animal Control and new pet store Dragon Smart are teaming up to host an adoption event. As the shelter remains over capacity with cats and dogs in need of homes, […]

Darsheel, a 24-year-old bachelor from Bangalore was planning a trip to the mountains but didn’t want to leave his animal pal Milo behind or at a boarding house, that’s when he hooked up an animal transportation moving agency Milo for the trip. As domestic travel has increased like everything after the pandemic, there are a […]

The Brenham Pet Adoption Center is nearly full and Brenham Animal Services is asking the public to help provide pets with new homes. Animal services manager Allison Harper says the shelter’s adoption kennels are at 74% capacity and there isn’t much space to move animals from the area where strays are kept in the public […]

MUSKEGON, MI – The Hackley Public Library invites residents who want to “meet some cute furry friends” and welcome this animal into their homes to attend an event in downtown Muskegon on June 4. Marketing and Programs Coordinator Mallory Metzger said the library is partnering with area shelters to host Community Pet Adoption Awareness Day. […]

Each animal available for adoption has been neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and medically and behaviorally evaluated. SAN DIEGO COUNTY, Calif. – The San Diego Humane Society will waive adoption fees for adult pets Friday through Sunday, thanks to a collaborative effort between Bounty Paper Towels and participating Best Friends Animal Society network partners. This includes SDHS, […]

Imagine all the places you and your pet go to cuddle, sleep, romp and relax? It’s easy to do, especially if you dream of a dog or create a world in your heart and mind where a cat is by your side. The next step to take is to find a local shelter or rescue […]

WEST ALLIS, Wis. – After two years of nearly empty pet shelters and rescues, some organizations are starting to see the number of admissions increase again. Lucky Mutts Rescue in the Milwaukee area is one of them. Carrie Zake, who helps run the volunteer-run organization, said that by this weekend they will have around 70 […]

LAFAYETTE, Ind. – For nearly 30 years, Crystal Creek Kennels has worked with the Tippecanoe County government to help house and adopt animals throughout the county. It will end soon. Bernard Wulle, the owner of Crystal Creek Kennels, informed county commissioners of his desire to retire earlier this year. Although saddened by the news, the […]

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – The Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center (LASCC) has announced that this weekend, May 20-21, pet adoption fees will be waived, thanks to Bounty Paper Towels and Best Friends Animal Society. The two have teamed up to make an effort to save pets everywhere. Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends Animal […]

WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Although Wichita Falls Animal Services officials said they tend to expect an increase in the number of animals housed at the recovery center at this time of year, the Animal Services Administrator Nicki Bacon said they are seeing higher numbers than usual. That’s why they’re waiving adoption fees this week in […]

REDMOND OR — A group of Redmond High School students will host a pet adoption fair on Saturday with animals from three local shelters. The eight student organizers spoke to KBND News. “It all kind of started when our teacher asked us what good things we could do for our community. And Matt came up […]

DeKalb, other metro areas open cooling shelters in response to extreme heatWith a heat index of 105 degrees, residents of DeKalb County have found plenty of ways to stay cool. 3 days ago DeKalb Sheriff’s Office tackles outstanding warrantsMore than 65 outstanding warrants were wiped from the books of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office on […]

Arise and to them, Oceanside-Camp Pendleton! Let’s kick off this Monday with everything you need to know about what’s happening in town today. First, today’s weather forecast: Areas of fog, then sun. High: 71 Low: 57. Oceanside Chamber presents Operation Appreciation at the Oceanside Pier Amphitheater on May 21! A day of fun and appreciation […]

Pet Food Express is hosting a two-day event Roseville, CA – This Saturday and Sunday, Pet Food Express located in Fountains at Roseville will host pet adoption that will include dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from seven local animal rescues. Adoption partners for the event include: Pug Rescue of Northern California, Bay Area German Shepherd […]

Published: Fri 13 May 2022, 15:20 Since the start of the pandemic there has been a boom in pet adoption and with it a new form of pet fraud soliciting the sale of non-existing animals through accounts attributed to K9 Friends and RAK Animal Welfare started making the rounds. Animal lovers and caregivers use Dubizzle […]

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (CW69 News at 10) – LifeLine Animal Project staff members say there is an urgent situation inside their shelters around the Atlanta metro area, as several locations are at full capacity with hundreds of dogs in desperate need of homes. LifeLine is offering a special incentive to help these adoptable animals. Andrea […]

Lucky Mutts Rescue is a non-profit, foster-based organization dedicated to rescuing dogs at risk of euthanasia due to abuse and neglect, overcrowding in shelters and the surrender of the owners. They take pride in finding homes for their dogs who otherwise would not have had the chance to live a full and happy life. While […]

PetSmart Charities facilitates approximately half a million adoptions each year thanks to PetSmart and the generous donors who donate. The majority of funds granted by PetSmart Charities come from donations made at PetSmart records or online. In fact, over 70% of donations come directly from pet owners who buy from PetSmart. Every donation supports local […]

The nonprofit celebrates the millions of families created and invites pet parents to share their adoption stories on TikTok PHOENIX, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — PetSmart Charities, the nation’s leading animal welfare funder, has reached the historic milestone of 10 millionth pet adoption since its launch in 1994. Working with more than 2,500 animal welfare […]

Photo courtesy of the Richmond Hill Block Association Sign up for our amNY Sports email newsletter for news and game coverage from your favorite teams Dogs and cats in need of loving homes will be available for adoption and/or placement at the Richmond Hill Block Association’s 13th Annual Pet Adoption Fair in […]

PORTSMOUTH—Sierra’s Haven for New and Used Pets joins more than 275 animal shelters across the country for the Bissell Pet Foundation’s “Empty the Shelters” national adoption event. The Bissell Pet Foundation has helped 83,055 pets find homes in the United States and Canada since its inception in 2016, according to Foundation data. The event […]

Aoife Harkin spoke to Cheltenham Animal Shelter’s Chief Behaviorist Rosie Taylor-Trigg, who gave her expert advice on animal needs and reminded prospective owners of the responsibilities of dog ownership . Rosie is one of two teams of behaviorists at the shelter founded in 1926. She began volunteering with rescue dogs after dealing with her own […]

article DETROIT – The latest “Empty the Shelters” event at the Detroit Animal Care shelter will have waived adoption and licensing fees for the coming week and a half. In keeping with Mother’s Day this Sunday, the shelter will be waiving all adoption fees in the first half of May, as well as free flowers […]

Animal Samaritans has received a $750,000 donation for its new project to build the Pet Adoption & Humane Education Center from the Richard Brooke Foundation. Animal Samaritans will name the future center’s indoor dog park and training yard after them. With this donation, Animal Samaritans now has over $4 million in earmarked funds, pledges and […]

MANILA, Philippines – Pet Mundo PH aims to be the go-to resource and community for pet owners in the Philippines by providing digital content, pet shows and festivals, events and workshops. Their goal is to help raise awareness of different local brands, services, and entrepreneurs to help every pet parent be the best they can […]

Scriptwriter Pierre Chiarelli (Crazy Rich Asians, The Proposal) hopes its first children’s book will help children understand the responsibility of owning a pet SECAUCUS, NJ, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Screenwriter Pierre Chiarelli adds the children’s book author to his credentials with the release of his first book, “The Dog Dilemma!”. Written for young readers, […]

Scriptwriter Pierre Chiarelli (Crazy Rich Asians, The Proposal) hopes its first children’s book will help children understand the responsibility of owning a pet SECAUCUS, NJ, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Screenwriter Pierre Chiarelli adds the children’s book author to his credentials with the release of his first book, “The Dog Dilemma!”. Written for young readers, […]

The American Heart Association is proud to partner with Fauquier Health and VEMA, Ltd to bring the Association’s CycleNation event to the Warrenton area! It will be a digital event, which means anyone can participate wherever they are, starting April 26and to May 26and. “Heart complications, heart attacks and heart disease affect too many of […]

Oscar, a 5-year-old dachshund, walked into the Homeward Pet Adoption Center with a little lameness, a wagging tail and a heart full of love. After an initial medical examination, it turned out that Oscar had a long list of medical issues and would need several surgeries to improve his quality of life. Acting quickly, the […]

BARC-Houstonthe City of Houston Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, is hosting an Empty the Shelters campaign with Bissell Pet Foundation May 3-15 with reduced adoption fees. Bissell launched the Empty the Shelters campaign in 2016 in the group’s 45 states and Canada. It has since become the foundation’s largest program with more than 83,000 pets […]

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Looking to add a four-legged friend to your family? Marion County Animal Services lets you do this for free as it tries to get its dogs adopted as the shelter reaches capacity. The facility has 130 dogs available for adoption and is waiving fees to bring them home until the end […]

WagLabs, Inc.likely to go public via an ad hoc acquisition company (SPAC merger) with CHW Acquisition Company CSAreleased FY22 first quarter results and reiterated its guidance for FY22 and FY23. The American pet services market company established a mobile-first technology platform that enabled walking, training and other on-demand and scheduled pet care services. What happened? […]

WagLabs, Inc.likely to go public via an ad hoc acquisition company (SPAC merger) with CHW Acquisition Company (NASDAQ: CHWA), released FY22 first quarter results and reiterated guidance for FY22 and FY23. The American pet services market company established a mobile-first technology platform that enabled walking, training and other on-demand and scheduled pet care services. What […]

Cloth 5 statistics on the COVID-19 pet adoption wave Even before the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans had a living animal companion at home. About 44% of households nationwide had a dog, while 35% had a cat between 2015 and 2016, according to the American Pet Products Association. This represented a total of 78 million dogs […]

Cloth 5 statistics on the COVID-19 pet adoption wave Even before the coronavirus pandemic, many Americans had a living animal companion at home. About 44% of households nationwide had a dog, while 35% had a cat between 2015 and 2016, according to the American Pet Products Association. This represented a total of 78 million dogs […]

For the remainder of April, the Riverside County Department of Animal Services will waive most fees for pets adopted from the Western Riverside County Animal Shelter in the Jurupa Valley and the Animal Campus of the Coachella Valley in Thousand Palms. The “BarkChella” free pet campaign kicked off Thursday, meant to merge with the excitement […]

(PHOTO: Jara.) MyRye.com features dogs and cats that are up for adoption from Pet Rescue, a no-kill pet shelter in Harrison. JaraStatus: PassedAge: 5 years oldBreed: Mix TerrierGender: FemaleAdult size: medium (35-55 lbs)Weight: 48 pounds People weren’t always nice to Jara and she had a rough start…but it doesn’t bother her in the least and […]

TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) – The Pima Animal Care Center is teaming up with four other local shelters to host a countywide adoption event at multiple locations on Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16. According to a PACC press release, animal shelters are caring for an “unreasonably” high number of animals, which means […]

PIMA COUNTY, AZ – If you’re looking for a new furry friend to add to your family, this weekend is the time to find your perfect match. Pima Animal Care Center partnered with local shelters and rescues to hold an adoption event in Pima County on Friday and Saturday. Local rescues and shelters, including the […]