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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.
The California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals), the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals organized the event, which includes 150 California animal welfare sites where people can go to meet their new furry friends.
The goal is to find homes for 2,024 shelter pets.
“California shelters are facing enormous pressures due to overcrowding conditions, as the number of animals entering shelters is outpacing those leaving,” said CalAnimals CEO Jill Tucker. “By increasing adoption demand and encouraging pet-ready families to visit their local shelter first, we can make a change.”
According to organizers, the number of shelter animals has increased nationally in recent years, partly due to a shortage of veterinarians, inflation and a lack of pet-friendly housing options.
California Adopt-a-Pet Day locations can be found by visiting caadoptapetday.org.
Nearby locations include:
- Pets In Need: 871 5th Ave., Redwood City, CA 94063
- Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority: 3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054
- Humane Society Silicon Valley: 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas, CA 95035
- Humane Society Silicon Valley (Petco): 500 El Paseo de Saratoga, San Jose, CA 95130
- City of San Jose Animal Care and Services: 2750 Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111
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