California Adopt-a-Pet Day

کیلیفورنیا اڈاپٹ-اے-پٹ ڈے

Thank You for Making California Adopt-a-Pet Day a Success!

A big thank you goes out to everyone who joined us for the third annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day.
It was heartwarming to see animal welfare organizations from all corners of the state come together for this special event, resulting in thousands of free adoptions. Thanks to our generous sponsors, this day was a huge success, with many new furry friends finding loving homes. 

We can't wait to see you in early June 2027 for the next California Adopt-a-Pet Day!
Ready to adopt now? Many shelters are continuing to waive fees or offer discounted adoptions. Check with your local shelter about current adoption promotions:  Find your closest shelter

California Adopt-a-Pet Day By the Numbers

1,518

Dogs Adopted

2,983

Cats Adopted

51

Smalls

21

Other Adopted

4,695

Total Number of
Animals Adopted

148

Participating
Organizations

Two smiling people posing together indoors, one holding a sign that says ‘I found my match!’ and the other holding a cardboard box
Curly-haired tan dog wearing a pink bandana and leash, standing outdoors with its tongue out
A smiling man and woman sitting together with a small dog, holding a sign that says ‘I found my match!’ in front of an adoption event backdrop.
A woman holding a fluffy orange-and-white cat indoors holding a sign that says "at first meow"
“Two women and one man posing with a small puppy and a young child in front of a California Adopt-a-Pet Day backdrop, smiling after an adoption event.”
Shelter staff member smiling while holding a black puppy as another person reviews adoption paperwork outdoors
A man holding a small tabby kitten with a sign that reads "at first meow"
A woman smiling while holding a pet carrier box that reads ‘I’m going home!’ in front of a California Adopt-a-Pet Day backdrop.
Two boys smiling while holding a tan puppy in front of a colorful SFSPCA wall mural
Children gathered around a pet carrier box labeled ‘I’m going home!’ at an outdoor adoption event, with a small dog nearby wearing a vest
Man and young girl smiling while holding a small tabby kitten in front of an animal rescue wall display
A man holding two cat carriers on his way home from adoption
Young girl standing at a desk and looking into a pet carrier box that reads ‘I’m going home!’ while an adult woman sits beside her in an office setting

Did you adopt a furry friend on Adopt-a-Pet Day? Share your photos! Tag us on Instagram @calanimals #caadoptapetday

Adoption Stories

"The first thing he did when we met was lick my face, and when we told the staff member that this was our dog, they had to take him away from us while they processed the paperwork, and he leaned into my leg and didn’t want to let go. When we got him home, he came out of his shell. He enjoys walks, toys, playing fetch, and learning new things – like answering to his nickname “Angel”. He’s a cuddler and a very good boy. We’re so proud to be his forever home."
– Kathryn (Adopted Aziraphale from OC Animal Care)

California Adopt-a-Pet Day is hosted by CalAnimals, SF SPCA, and the ASPCA.

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