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• NBC Bay Area

  June 4, 2025

  Shelters across the state will be waiving fees as part of the California Adopt-a-Pet Day on Saturday, June 7.

  After the California Animal Welfare Associate or CalAnimals and ASPCA partnered to support shelter animals in 2024, this is the second year the California Adopt-a-Pet Day is celebrated at more than 150 shelters across the state. Read more

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• GV Wire

  June 4, 2025

  Fresno Animal Center says that it will waive adoption fees on Saturday as part of the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day.

  The event is part of a statewide effort involving more than 150 animal shelters, coordinated by the California Animal Welfare Association, the San Francisco SPCA, and the ASPCA. The goal is to find loving homes for hundreds of shelter animals across the state. Read more

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• East Bay Express

  June 3, 2025

  Those who love animals and a nice, locally brewed IPA are in for an annual treat as Berkeley Humane (BH) throws its “Pints for Paws” (PFP)  fundraiser for the 11th year.

  Vickie Eiges, BH’s director of development and communications, described PFP’s inception: “Eleven years ago a group of our leadership volunteers came together to create a fundraising event for the dog-loving, beer-loving Berkeley community to support the wellbeing and adoption of animals,” she said. “From year one, it was a love fest!” Read more

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• Hey SoCal

  June 3, 2025

  Most fees to adopt dogs and cats from Riverside County animal shelters will be waived Saturday during the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day.

  The department will not collect adoption fees, but basic licensing fees are still required, which usually range between $12 and $25 for spayed or neutered pets. Read more

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• SCV News

  June 3, 2025

  Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control has announced its participation in California Adopt-a-Pet Day on Saturday, June 7. This Statewide event unites animal welfare organizations across California in a collective effort to find forever loving homes for animals in need. Read more

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• Santa Barbara Independent

  June 3, 2025

  On Friday, June 7, Santa Barbara Humane will join over 150 animal shelters across California in celebrating the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day by offering fee-waived adoptions at both its Santa Barbara and Santa Maria campuses. Read more

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• La Opinión

  June 3, 2025

  Miles de animales en refugios de todo California —y decenas en el área de Los Ángeles— podrían encontrar un nuevo hogar este sábado 7 de junio durante el Segundo Día Anual de Adopciones de Mascotas de California. Leer más

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• Napa Valley Register

  June 2, 2025

  On Saturday, June 7th, Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will waive adoption fees as part of the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day. More than 150 animal shelters across the state will be participating in this event. The shelter encourages anyone looking for a pet to come and meet their available dogs, cats, and other animals. The Napa County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center will have the opportunity to help an animal find a forever home. Read more

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• Contra Costa News

  June 2, 2025

  Contra Costa Animal Services is participating in California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 7. The shelter will be open form 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (4800 Imhoff Pl, Martinez) with a fun filled day celebrating pets, community and passion. The event will feature an ice cream truck, dog nail trims, dog training demos, face painting, and information on pet care – along with local rescues on scene. Read more

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• Patch Mission Viejo

  June 2, 2025

  On Saturday, June 7, Mission Viejo Animal Services (MVAS) will participate in California's Adopt-a-Pet Day, an initiative dedicated to promoting the importance of pet adoption and raising awareness about homeless animals in our communities. Read more

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