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Second California Adopt-a-Pet Day Finds Homes for Nearly 5,000 Pets

After another successful year with thousands of animals adopted into loving homes, the statewide event will return to California in June 2026

July 9, 2025

Sacramento, Calif.– 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 that nearly 5,000 animals were adopted into loving homes as part of the second California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 7, 2025, making for another hugely successful statewide event. The ASPCA provided funds to waive adoption fees at most participating shelters.

A total of 148 animal welfare organizations across 212 event locations worked collaboratively to find homes for 4,979 pets, outpacing the 3,609 pets that were adopted during the inaugural event in 2024. The initiative was generously supported by actor Rob Lowe, who served as the official celebrity ambassador for California Adopt-a-Pet Day, with additional support spreading the word on social media from celebrities including Paris Hilton, Toks Olagundoye, Eric McCormack, Anjelica Huston, Allison Janney, Alexandra Shipp, Christian Meier, Juan Pablo Espinosa, Maxwell Jenkins, and the Los Angeles Chargers.

California lawmakers also formally recognized June 7 as California Adopt-a-Pet Day, with Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast) authoring Senate Resolution 44 to solidify its status as an official day of recognition across the state and Gov. Gavin Newsom urging Californians to adopt.

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SEAACA To Host Fee-Waived Adoption Event June 7 for the 2nd Annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day

On Saturday, June 7, SEAACA will join more than 150 California animal shelters in holding fee-waived adoption events as part of the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day, hosted by 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®).

“SEAACA along with the other participating organizations had great success from the 1st California Adopt-A Pet Day in 2024 and we are hoping to see an even better turnout on June 7th! Shelter pets have so much to offer from companionship, love, and loyalty to just name a few of the benefits of adopting. We are looking forward to the event with the community.” Said, SEAACA Executive Director, Denise Woodside.

WHAT: SEAACA joins animal shelters across the state for the 2nd annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day to offer fee-waived adoptions for available animals for adoption. To find out more about the adoption process, visit www.seaaca.org and follow along on social media on Instagram at SEAACA and Facebook at Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA).

WHEN: Saturday, June 7, 2025 - Saturday: 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm

WHERE: 9777 Seaaca St. Downey, CA 90241

WHY: Adopting a pet from your local animal shelter has many benefits as shelters routinely vaccinate, spay/neuter, and microchip animals before they are adopted. As a result, adopting means families and individuals are getting a pet who has already received initial medical care that is appropriate for their species, and the staff at the shelter will also ensure you are matched with an animal who is the right fit for your lifestyle.

MORE INFORMATION: The inaugural California Adopt-a-Pet Day event last year was a huge success, with 3,609 animals being adopted in one day across the state—far outpacing the goal of 2,024 adoptions. Event organizers have raised the bar for 2025, with a more than doubled new goal of finding loving homes for 5,000 dogs, cats, horses, and other small animals. California Adopt-a-Pet Day is managed by CalAnimals and generously supported by the San Francisco SPCA and the ASPCA. To learn more, please visit CAAdoptAPetDay.org and use #caadoptapetday on social media to see the latest updates.

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Public Health Warns Against Feeding Pets Raw Food Following H5 Bird Flu Virus Detection

 
   
 
County of Los Angeles - Public Health
  

Public Health Warns Against Feeding Pets Raw Food Following H5 Bird Flu Virus Detection

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising residents to not feed their pets Monarch Raw Pet Food sold at several farmers markets in California due to detection of H5 bird flu virus in product samples. A house cat that consumed this product has been confirmed H5 bird flu positive. Four other house cats from the same household are presumed to have also been positive for H5 bird flu after consuming the product.

Residents who fed their pets Monarch raw pet food products or other raw meat or dairy products and notice their pet is experiencing symptoms should immediately contact their veterinarian. A listing of farmers market locations where the raw pet food was sold can be found on the product website.

Residents should avoid consumption of all raw milk and raw meat products and not feed these to their pets.

Public Health recently confirmed H5 bird flu in four house cats from a separate household that consumed recalled raw milk and became sick and died, which is part of an ongoing investigation. Cats infected with H5 bird flu can develop severe illness that may include neurologic signs, respiratory signs or liver disease that can rapidly progress to death. There have been no human cases of bird flu associated with exposure to these cats yet identified.

 

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First-Ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day Finds Homes for 3,609 Pets, Nearly Doubles Goal

 
   
 
Nelly with her adopter.
  

First-Ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day Finds Homes for 3,609 Pets, Nearly Doubles Goal

After resounding success, the statewide adoption event will return to California in June 2025

  

Sacramento, Calif — 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. The day-long event included more than 170 animal welfare organizations across the state working collaboratively to nearly double the original goal of finding homes for 2,024 pets. The ASPCA provided funds to cover the cost of the adoptions at participating shelters so that they were free to the public.

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SEAACA To Take Part in First-Ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 1

 
   
 
  

SEAACA To Take Part in First-Ever
California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 1

SEAACA among more than 170 California animal welfare organizations offering free adoptions across the state with the goal to find loving homes for 2,024 pets

Downey, CA — SEAACA will be taking part in the first-ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day, a statewide initiative taking place on June 1st that will feature more than 170 California animal welfare organizations offering free adoptions at their shelters or out in their communities.

“SEAACA is proud to be joining organizations across the state for the first ever, California Adopt-a-Pet Day.” said Denise Woodside, Executive Director. “We are hopeful that this day will result in adoptions and community awareness of the challenges shelters across the state are facing. If you personally cannot adopt, you can still take action by spreading the word about this momentous day.”

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CalAnimals, SF SPCA, and the ASPCA to Host First-Ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 1

 
   
 
  

CalAnimals, SF SPCA, and the ASPCA to Host First-Ever California Adopt-a-Pet Day on June 1

More than 150 California animal shelters and groups offering free adoptions with the goal to find loving homes for 2,024 pets. ASPCA providing funds to cover adoption fees for participating shelters.

  

May 6, 2024 - CalAnimals
 

Sacramento, Calif — 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.

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