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CalAnimals

June 17, 2024
First-Ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day Finds Homes for 3,609 Pets, Nearly Doubles Goal
Today, California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA) and the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) announce the results of the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, with 3,609 pets adopted into loving homes on June 1. Read more

KUSI/Fox News

June 1, 2024
Pet adoption fees waived on first California ‘Adopt-a-Pet Day’
Hundreds of furry friends at the San Diego Humane Society and the county’s two animal shelters found their forever homes on Saturday — California’s first-ever “Adopt-a-Pet Day.” Read more

KCAL

June 1, 2024
Rescue Me: California Adopt-a-Pet Day | Full Special
KCAL News supported the first annual "California Adopt-a-Pet Day" on June 1st with reporters at 4 pet shelters across Southern California!  Read more

Bakersfield Californian

June 1, 2024
'Saving more lives': Kern, Bakersfield animal shelters take part in statewide Adopt-a-Pet Day
Saturday morning began with a scrum, standing outside the front doors of the Kern County Animal Services shelter. Read more

Tahoe Daily Tribune

May 31, 2024
Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe joins inaugural California Adopt-a-Pet Day with free animal adoptions
The Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe will participated in the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, a groundbreaking statewide initiative dedicated to finding forever homes for pets. Read more

NBC 7

May 31, 2024
Adopt a pet for free this Saturday at these San Diego animal shelters
More than 220 San Diego pets found their fur-ever homes on the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day.  Read more

My Mother Lode

May 31, 2024
First-Ever California Adopt-A-Pet Day
Lake County residents are encouraged to take home a new friend this weekend The first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day is today, and all adoptions are free at local participating shelters.  Read more

Lake County Register

May 31, 2024
Lake County Animal Care and Control taking part in first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day June 1
Lake County residents are encouraged to take home a new friend this weekend as part of a special event meant to help move more pets out of shelters locally and across the state.  Read more

KQED

May 31, 2024
First California Adopt-a-Pet Day Hopes to Ease Shelter Overcrowding
With more than 20 years of experience in veterinary medicine, Dr. Jennifer Scarlett has seen a lot.  Read more

KTSF

May 31, 2024
More than 170 pet shelters in California are holding free adoption days this weekend (Video) Read more

KTLA

May 31, 2024
California to celebrate Adopt-a-Pet Day on Saturday
Californians can adopt a pet for free on June 1 in honor of the state’s first Adopt a Pet Day. Read more

KSBY

May 31, 2024
Our Pets of the Week celebrate California Adopt-a-Pet day
Every Friday we feature available pets and this week we have four! Read more

KPBS

May 31, 2024
California Adopt-a-Pet Day
Thanks to support from CalAnimals, ASPCA and SFSPCA, we’re able to waive fees for every adoptable animal! Read more

KMPH

May 31, 2024
California Adopt a Pet Day is June 1
If you are looking for a new furry friend, Saturday is Adopt a Pet Day in California. Read more

KCRA

May 31, 2024
Free animal adoptions at Stanislaus Animal Services during California Adopt-A-Pet Day 
The Stanislaus Animal Services currently has 266 dogs, but only spaces for 188 dogs. All cat and dog adoptions will be free on June 1 for California Adopt-A-Pet Day. See more in the video above. Read more

KCRA

May 31, 2024
California Adopt-A-Pet Day on Saturday offers free animal adoptions at participating shelters
More than 150 shelters across the state are participating in "California Adopt-A-Pet-Day" where animal adoptions are free. Read more

KCBS Radio

May 31, 2024
Over 100 CA shelters to offer free adoptions this Saturday
More than one hundred California animal shelters are offering free adoptions this Saturday.  Read more

The Daily Democrat

May 31, 2024
Yolo County Animal Services participating in Adopt-a-Pet Day
Yolo County Animal Services is set to participate in the first-ever California Adopt-A-Pet Day.  Read more

CBS Sacramento

May 31, 2024
California's first-ever, free Adopt-a-Pet Day is here
Saturday is a chance to pick up a new pet free of charge as animal shelters across California are participating in a new effort to help alleviate overcrowding.  Read more

Victorville Daily Press

May 30, 2024
Hesperia, Barstow animal shelters to offer free pet adoptions during one-day event
Animal shelters in Hesperia and Barstow will offer free pet adoptions as they take part in the first-ever "California Adopt-a-Pet Day" on Saturday.  Read more

San Diego County News Center

May 30, 2024
Bring Home a New Best Friend Saturday, Adoption Fees Waived
Unleash your love and find your new family member on the first annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day. Overcrowding continues to affect the County’s shelters and shelters throughout the United States.  Read more

Santa Barbara Independent

May 30, 2024
SBCAS Joins Forces With CalAnimals and the ASPCA for Inaugural California Adopt-a-Pet Day
Santa Barbara County Animal Services is proud to announce its participation in the first ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, organized by the California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), and ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).  Read more

Paso Robles Daily News

May 30, 2024
Humane society, animal services offer fee-waived adoptions June 1
Woods Humane Society and San Luis Obispo County Animal Services Division will participate in the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, a fee-waived adoption event on Saturday, June 1.  Read more

News Santa Ana

May 30, 2024
OC Animal Care to offer free pet adoptions on California Adopt-a-Pet Day this Saturday
In honor of the first California Adopt-a-Pet Day, on Saturday, June 1, OC Animal Care is offering free adoptions and resource connections.  Read more

KTVU

May 30, 2024
California's first annual Adopt-a-Pet Day happening this weekend
The first annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day is happening Saturday, June 1. More than 300 animal shelters across California are participating in the statewide adoption day event. Read more

KSBY

May 30, 2024
Local organizations to take part in statewide Adopt-a-Pet Day event
Woods Human Society and SLO County Animal Services are participating in the statewide Adopt-a-Pet Day event. Read more

KCLU

May 30, 2024
Thinking about adopting a pet? You can do it for free this weekend at shelters in the Tri-Counties
The ASPCA is covering fees for all pets adopted during the first ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day on Saturday. Read more

KCAL

May 30, 2024
150 shelters join first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day
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KBAK

May 30, 2024
Pet of the Week: May 30 (Mentions Adopt-a-Pet Day)
Meet our Pet of the Week Bella from Kern County Animal Services! 
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Gold Country Media

May 30, 2024
California celebrates first-ever Adopt-a-Pet Day with free adoptions statewide
California is having its inaugural Adopt-a-Pet Day this Saturday, June 1. Read more

Alameda Post

May 30, 2024
California celebrates first-ever Adopt-a-Pet Day with free adoptions
If you’ve been thinking about adopting an adorable pet, this is the weekend to do it! All adoptions are FREE this Saturday, June 1, at Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter(FAAS), thanks to the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day. Read more

ABC 30

May 30, 2024
California's first Adopt-a-Pet Day happening this Saturday
You can take action this weekend to help clear our local animal shelters. Read more

Valley Voice

May 29, 2024
Free Adoptions this Saturday for Adopt-a-Pet Day
Visalia Animal Services is celebrating the first Adopt-a-Pet Day in California on Saturday, June 1 with free adoptions and special, extended hours.  Read more

The Union

May 29, 2024
First-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 1 hosted by CalAnimals and ASPCA
The California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA), and the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) today announced the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, taking place on Saturday, June 1.  Read more

San Joaquin Valley Sun

May 29, 2024
Visalia to offer free pet adoptions for Adopt-a-Pet Day
Visalia Animal Services will be offering free adoptions on Saturday as part of the first Adopt-a-Pet Day in California.  Read more

KSEE24 / CBS47

May 29, 2024
Adopt a pet for free in Visalia on this day
Those in Visalia looking for a furry addition to their families can take advantage of the waived adoption fees for Adopt-a-Pet Day in Visalia in June.  Read more

The Ceres Courier

May 29, 2024
Local shelter to join California Adopt-a-Pet Day special event
The Stanislaus Animal Services Agency will be taking part in the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, a statewide initiative taking place on June 1 that will feature more than 170 California animal welfare organizations offering free adoptions at their shelters or out in their communities.  Read more

Yahoo

May 28, 2024
State's first Adopt-a-Pet Day kicks off Saturday
People across California will be able to adopt a pet for free Saturday during the state’s inaugural Adopt-a-Pet Day. Read more

Univision

May 28, 2024
California's first Adopt-a-Pet Day kicks off Saturday
Normalmente, un proceso de adopción de mascotas en California puede costar hasta $400, pero este sábado será gratuito. Los animales que están disponibles para entrega ya están esterilizados, tienen sus primeras vacunas y los microchips instalados. Read More

Sonoma County Gazette

May 28, 2024
Join Sonoma County shelters for California Adopt-a-Pet Day
Sonoma County is gearing up for California's first statewide Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 1, 2024. Read More

SF Gate

May 28, 2024
State's first Adopt-a-Pet Day kicks off Saturday
People across California will be able to adopt a pet for free Saturday during the state’s inaugural Adopt-a-Pet Day. Read more

RWC Pulse

May 28, 2024
State's first Adopt-a-Pet Day kicks off Saturday
People across California will be able to adopt a pet for free Saturday during the state’s inaugural Adopt-a-Pet Day. Read more

NBC Bay Area

May 28, 2024
California's first Adopt-a-Pet Day kicks off Saturday
People across California will be able to adopt a pet for free Saturday during the state's inaugural Adopt-a-Pet Day. Read More

Mountain View Voice

May 28, 2024
Free pet adoptions on Saturday during state’s first Adopt-a-Pet Day
People across California will be able to adopt a pet for free on Saturday, June 1, during the state’s inaugural Adopt-a-Pet Day. Read more

KVCR News

May 28, 2024
The first ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day will be happening on June 1st
The ASPCA and CalAnimals have organized the first ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 1st. Read More

KVCR Midday News

May 28, 2024
California Adopt-a-Pet Day, California Medical Board Advocacy, & More
Monday through Friday at lunchtime, KVCR News has your daily news rundown. Stories highlighted today include: The ASPCA and CalAnimals have organized the first California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June. Read More

KRON 4 

May 28, 2024
State's first Adopt-a-Pet Day kicks off Saturday
People across California will be able to adopt a pet for free Saturday during the state’s inaugural Adopt-a-Pet Day. Read more

Sonoma News

May 25, 2024
Pets Lifeline hosts an adoption event at Brocco’s Old Barn
Pets Lifeline, a no-kill animal shelter in Sonoma, will take part of the inaugural California Adopt-a-Pet Day, a statewide initiative featuring more than 170 animal welfare organizations across California on June 1. Read More

The River Bank News

May 25, 2024
Adopt-a-Pet Day offered locally on June 1
Stanislaus Animal Services Agency (SASA) will be taking part in the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, a statewide initiative taking place on June 1 that will feature more than 170 California animal welfare organizations offering free adoptions at their shelters or out in their communities. Read More

Oakdale Leader

May 25, 2024
Adopt-a-Pet Day offered locally on June 1
Stanislaus Animal Services Agency (SASA) will be taking part in the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, a statewide initiative taking place on June 1 that will feature more than 170 California animal welfare organizations offering free adoptions at their shelters or out in their communities. Read More

San Diego Union Tribune

May 24, 2024
Community events in San Diego County: From Valley Vibes to The Fallbrook Follies
In honor of the first California Adopt-a-Pet Day, free adoptions will be offered June 1 at San Diego Humane Society campuses. Fees will be waived thanks to support from CalAnimals, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Read More

Davis Enterprise

May 23, 2024
Yolo County Animal Services to participate in first California Adopt-a-Pet Day
Yolo County Animal Services (YCAS) will be participating in the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, statewide initiative on Saturday, June 1. This event features over 170 California animal welfare organizations offering free adoptions at their shelters or within their communities. Read More

County of Placer

May 23, 2024
Free adoptions, ‘Doggy Speed Dating’ and more at upcoming Placer County Animal Services event
Placer County Animal Services will be hosting a special event for California Adopt-A-Pet Day on Saturday, June 1, at their Auburn shelter, featuring free adoptions and fun activities to help you get to know adoptable animals like “Doggy Speed Dating.”  Read More

Sierra News 

May 23, 2024 [Updated May 30, 2024]
Find a Friend-CA Adopt-a-Pet Day
Do you need a new friend? Want a hiking buddy? Looking for a couch potato? Actually, who doesn’t want at least one of those? Here’s your chance to get one for FREE! Read More

Turlock Journal

May 22, 2024 [Updated May 30, 2024]
California Adopt-a-Pet Day
Stanislaus Animal Services Agency will be taking part in the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, a statewide initiative taking place on June 1 that will feature more than 170 California animal welfare organizations offering free adoptions at their shelters or out in their communities. Read More

KSBW

May 21, 2024
Santa Cruz animal shelters to join state wide 'Adopt-a-Pet Day" 
The Santa Cruz SPCA and the Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter announced they are joining over 150 shelters for California's first "Adopt-a-Pet Day" on Saturday, June 1. Read More

Inland News Today

May 21, 2024 [Updated May 30, 2024]
Adopt-a-Pet Day Coming
The ASPCA and CalAnimals have organized the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 1st. Read More

KHSL-CR (CBS)—Chico/Redding, CA
Action News Now @ 5pm

May 20, 2024 [Updated May 30, 2024]
TV Transcript
Free pet adoptions will soon be available at the Butte Humane Society. Read More

KNVN-CR at 5:30pm

May 20, 2024 [Updated May 30, 2024]
TV Transcript 
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KTXL-SAC (FOX)—Sacramento, CA
FOX40 News at 11am

May 17, 2024 [Updated May 30, 2024]
TV Transcript
As shelters continue to deal with overcrowding, animal advocacy groups across the state are teaming up to launch the first-ever. Read More

SF Examiner

May 8, 2024 [Updated May 13, 2024]
SF SPCA leads charge to mitigate statewide veterinarian shortages
The San Francisco SPCA is spearheading efforts to expand services through policy changes and partnering with state organizations as California continues to grapple with a statewide veterinarian shortage four years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Read More

SF SPCA

May 7, 2024
CalAnimals, SF SPCA, and the ASPCA to Host First-Ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 1 
The California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SPCA), and the ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) today announced the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, taking place on Saturday, June 1. Read More