Hudson Yards is staging a series of free monthly dog meetups in its Public Square and Gardens this summer, featuring treats, giveaways, free samples from The Farmer's Dog, and adoption parties with Rescue City and Animal Haven. Read On…
Plenty of Paws returns for its third year on Feb. 7, 2026, bringing adoptable dogs from local rescues to Pinellas Ale Works and nearby venues for a three-hour Valentine's-themed fundraiser. Read On…
Secret Santas gave $3,700 to sponsor 62 adoptions at the Catoosa County Animal Shelter in Ringgold, the interim director said, easing financial barriers for people seeking to adopt during the holiday week. Read On…
Dogtober, organized by the City of San Antonio, returns October 25–26 to 4710 State Highway 151 with hundreds of dogs and cats available to find forever homes and family-friendly activities including live music. Read On…
Augusta Animal Shelter is again placing cats and dogs in temporary holiday homes, a program that began in 2019 and runs through Jan. 3, 2026, with most trial placements turning into permanent adoptions, the shelter says. Read On…
The Heartland Humane Society in Ottumwa is discouraging surprise pet gifts after board president Jean Sporer said animals are often returned when they are not a good fit, and suggested paying for an adoption as a holiday present. Read On…
Minneapolis Animal Care and Control is rolling out holiday initiatives, waiving adoption fees for city residents and warning against gifting pets as it works to handle a wintertime surge in animal arrivals, particularly large dogs. Read On…
New Hanover County animal control in Wilmington, N.C., is advising residents not to give pets as surprise Christmas gifts, warning that the holiday rush can lead to more animals leaving shelters shortly after adoption. Read On…
PAWS Chicago began its Holiday Adopt‑A‑Thon on Friday at the Lincoln Park adoption center, showcasing 20 dogs and aiming to place 125 pets by the end of the weekend as the shelter responds to increased citywide intakes. Read On…
Oklahoma City Animal Welfare has issued guidance for holiday pet adoptions, stressing the importance of matching animals to families and saying returns are not higher during the holiday season. Read On…