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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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5 dogs confiscated after animal cruelty investigation

  

5 dogs confiscated after animal cruelty investigation

 

February 26, 2024 - Eric Pierce

 

DOWNEY — Five dogs were removed Monday after police investigated allegations of animal cruelty in Downey.

Officers responded to the 8100 block of Firestone Blvd. at about 9:30 am with animal control officers from the Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) after reviewing video on social media that appeared to show possible animal cruelty with an injured dog at the location.

Police located seven dogs on the property. Food and water was present but two of the dogs appeared to need medical attention for injuries and a medical issue, officials said.

No deceased dogs were found.

Animal control officers removed five of the dogs.

SEAACA is the lead agency handling the investigation. Anyone with additional information is asked to contact animal control supervisor Richard Lyons at (562) 803-3301 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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