Shelter Resources
California Adopt-a-Pet Day is June 7th, 2025
Registration is now closed for California Adopt-a-Pet Day on Saturday, June 7. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to each of the more than 150 shelters that signed up to participate in this statewide event aimed at finding loving homes for 5,000 pets in just one day. Your participation will make a significant impact, raise awareness for your shelter, and help animals countless animals in need.
Get Started
We have all you need to help you host the best possible CA Adopt-a-Pet Day event! Start by downloading this guide, where you'll find:
- Event overview
- Key talking points
- Sample promotional timeline
- Sample social media posts
- Tips for engaging with your local community & media outlets
- Sample media advisory template
- Suggested uses and recommended print vendors for our toolkit assets (downloadable further down this page)
- A post-event survey for adopters
Additional Helpful Links
In addition to the Resource Guide above, we've prepared several other useful links to ensure you can run a smooth Adopt-a-Pet day.
- Sample media advisory template
- California Adopt-a-Pet Day Webinar: Strategies for success (Recorded Webinar)
- Multicultural Engagement Strategies to Increase Pet Adoptions (Recorded Webinar)
- Top Tips for Pet Adoption Events
- 5 Tips for Choosing a Big Adoption Event Location
- 4 Tips for Prepping Animals Before a Big Adoption Event
- Preparing for Off-site Equine Adoption Events
- How to Increase Dog Adoptions with Offsite Opportunities (Recorded Webinar)
- Adopt All Your Kittens in a Day: How to Hold a Low-Stress Event (Recorded Webinar)
- How to address concerns about fee-waived adoptions
Promotional Resources
Complimentary marketing and event promotion tools are available for all participating shelters.
Use these resources in the weeks leading up to CA Adopt-a-Pet Day to let your
community know your shelter is participating and how they can adopt a new companion
on the day of the event!
Event Logos
Posters and Flyers
Large format poster, printable, and digital fliers available in both English and Spanish.
Download Link to Canva templateBanners + Signage
Standard event banners, photo backdrops, and selfie frame assets available for custom printing.
DownloadPhoto Props
Editable Social Media Assets
Animated Gifs
California Adopt-a-Pet Day is hosted by CalAnimals, SF SPCA, and the ASPCA.
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