Event to feature free adoptions, local rescue groups, dog training demonstrations, and fun activities for kids
Martinez, CA – On Saturday, June 7, Contra Costa Animal Services (CCAS) will join more than 150 California animal shelters in holding free adoption events as part of the second annual California Adopt-a-Pet Day, hosted by the California Animal Welfare Association (CalAnimals). The event’s festivities will include free adoptions of shelter pets ($25 licensing fee may apply) and fun activities throughout the day.
“Adopting a pet is not just about bringing an animal into your family – it’s about giving them a chance at a life filled with love and care,” said CCAS Director, Ben Winkleblack. “We’re excited to invite the community to our Adopt-A-Pet Day event on June 7th and join us for a day of fun, learning, and of course, finding a forever friend.”
CCAS’s Adopt-A-Pet Day event will include more than just free adoptions. Participants will enjoy a fun filled day featuring the following:
- Free pet adoptions
- Adoptions from local rescue groups CalPaws, Contra Costa Humane Society, Rhodie’s Rescue, and Hugs for Harry
- Free dog nail trims by Just Dawgin It Pet Groomers
- Dog training demonstrations
- Facepainting for kids
- An on-site ice cream truck
- Information and demonstrations from local pet vendors Concord Feed, Trupanion Pet Insurance, and dog trainer, Avery Luttropp
- Information on how to become a pet foster for CCAS
The event will be held at CCAS’s shelter in Martinez. Interested adopters and fosters can view CCAS’s available pets at www.ccasd.org, or come to meet them at the event. While adoptions will be free of charge, a $25 licensing fee may apply.
CCAS Adopt-A-Pet Day Adoption Event
- Location: CCAS Martinez Shelter, 4800 Imhoff Pl., Martinez, CA 94553
- Event Date: Saturday, June 7
- Event Hours: 10AM – 5PM
View Animals Available for Adoption: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/2424/Available-Animals
Foster Information: https://www.contracosta.ca.gov/6730/Animal-Foster-Programs
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Contra Costa Animal Services is the largest animal welfare organization in Contra Costa County. The department operates a shelter and adoption center in Martinez, CA, where we provide high-quality animal care services, shelter homeless, abandoned, and lost animals, place animals in safe, caring homes, and provide education and services to enhance the lives of people and their animal companions. Additionally, the department’s Field Services Division plays a crucial role in protecting the health and safety of all people and animals in our community through enforcement of state and laws, protecting the public from animal injury and working to prevent animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect.
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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