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Hi Pet Loving Claycordians!
It’s here! The annual Maddie’s Fund Adoption Weekend! What is that you ask? It’s “a two-day collaborative effort of countless people to save the lives of shelter animals.” ALL ADOPTION FEES for dogs and cats are WAIVED (to qualified applicants) when you adopt through a participating shelter, or rescue organization. There are MANY participating locally, and Bay Area wide, and we bet you’ll be able to find your new best friend during this exciting weekend. Don’t miss out – it’s THIS weekend May 30th and 31st.
Last year, Maddie’s helped over 15,000 dogs and cats find their forever homes! Here’s just a small tidbit:
Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days is a two day pet adoption event honoring the memory of the foundation’s beloved namesake, a Miniature Schnauzer named Maddie. Its purpose is to increase awareness of shelter animals, shed light on the tireless efforts of shelters and rescue organizations, and find new families for homeless dogs and cats.
Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days started in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2010, where Maddie’s Fund is headquartered, and expanded to 14 communities in 2014. To date, Maddie’s Fund has awarded $24.7 million to the participating groups which have adopted a total of 31,267 dogs and cats during the past five events. The money given by Maddie’s Fund has enabled shelters and rescue organizations to treat and rehabilitate senior pets and those with medical conditions – animals who likely would have been euthanized otherwise.
Maddie’s Pet Adoption Days is a collaborative effort of countless people who want to save the lives of shelter animals, a testament to what can be done when people come together and rally for a common cause. (Also check out their Fact Sheet and more at their website.)
See all Contra Costa County locations and the names/info of participating shelters and rescues HERE. You can get details, locations and much more at adopt.maddiesfund.org. You’ll also be able to see locations, times and participating shelters and rescues outside of our immediate area. Many beautiful dogs and cats are available, please visit Smart Paws on Facebook to get more info as we’ve been featuring many of the shelter dogs, and also the events of the local rescues.
Both Contra Costa County shelters (Martinez and Pinole) will be open 10-5 on Saturday, and both locations are participating in Maddie’s Adoption Weekend. On Sunday, you can visit the Martinez shelter from 12-3.
Shelter locations:
4800 Imhoff Place, Martinez
910 San Pablo Ave, Pinole
Search all available dogs, cats, rabbits, guinea pigs, etc at www.ccasd.org
Visit Smart Paws 24/7 for information about our local shelter and rescue dogs!