California’s First Ever “Adopt A Pet Day” Offers Free Adoptions From Over 150 Shelter
In a landmark collaboration between CalAnimals, the ASPCA, and the San Francisco SPCA, California witnessed its first-ever Adopt-a-Pet Day, aimed at mitigating overcrowding while making pet adoption more accessible and affordable.
More than 150 animal shelters, including the Los Angeles Animal Services facilities, will participate in the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day on Saturday, June 1. The nonprofits will cover all of the adoption fees to help achieve its goal.
"California shelters are facing enormous pressures due to overcrowding conditions, as the number of animals entering shelters is outpacing those leaving," CalAnimals CEO Jill Tucker said. "By increasing adoption demand and encouraging pet-ready families to visit their local shelter first, we can make a change."
CalAnimals, the ASPCA, and the San Francisco SPCA have united to champion the human-animal bond throughout California. This unprecedented alliance has led to the inception of California's first Adopt-a-Pet Day, designed to raise awareness and facilitate pet adoptions with ease.
The SF SPCA said there are 2,024 shelter animals available for adoption throughout all participating shelters.
To find shelters participating in this initiative, visit:
CalAnimals: Formed in 2018, CalAnimals supports animal welfare and sheltering organizations statewide. Through various programs and activities, including training, disaster response, and legislative advocacy, CalAnimals works to meet the needs of animals and communities.
ASPCA: Established in 1866, the ASPCA is North America's pioneering animal welfare organization. With a mission to prevent cruelty to animals, the ASPCA offers a range of services from on-the-ground interventions to legislative advocacy.
San Francisco SPCA: As an independent, community-supported nonprofit, the SF SPCA is dedicated to saving and protecting homeless cats and dogs. Through education and spaying/neutering programs, they strive to improve the lives of animals and their human companions.
"Shelters in California and around the country are facing an overcrowding crisis that requires the support and collaboration of national and local organizations working together with communities to help our most vulnerable animals," ASPCA President Matt Bershadker said. "The lifesaving impact of our collective efforts will be felt by the animals, the participating organizations, and communities across the state."
All cats and dogs will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and microchipped.
To find a participating shelter near you, visit the California Adopt-a-Pet Day website here.
