June 1, 2006
1st Annual Super Pet Adopt-a-thon to be held June 24- King County
100s of dogs and cats available at King County Kent Shelter
Prospective pet owners in Puget Sound will be able to choose the pick of a gigantic litter June 24 at the 1st Annual Super Pet Adopt-a-thon. This particular litter is made up of hundreds of dogs and cats of all ages, sizes and breeds – all ready to head home with a new family of their very own. A group of 16 animal shelters and rescue groups from around the state will have hundreds of adoptable pets on hand for the Super Pet Adopt-a-thon at King County’s Kent Animal Shelter, which is hosting this event.
“This is the first time that so many of our region’s premier animal shelters and rescue groups have come together at one location to find homes for animals in need,” said King County Executive Ron Sims. “King County is honored to be hosting an event that brings so many animal advocates together to share resources and connect animals with people who will love them forever.”
Participating organizations bringing animals to adopt include:
- King County Animal Services
- Everett Animal Shelter
- Pasado’s Safe Haven
- Homeward Pet Adoption Center
- Purrfect Pals
- Wenatchee Humane Society
- Humane Society of Central Washington
- Australian Cattle Dog Rescue of Western Washington
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- PAWS
- Humane Society for Tacoma/Pierce County
- Yakima Valley Pet Rescue
- Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue
- MEOW Cat Rescue
- Bark R Us Rescue
- Washington State Alaskan Malamute Adoption League
- Border Collie Rescue of the Pacific Northwest
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The Super Pet Adopt-a-thon will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 24 and kicks-off at 9 a.m. with the 3rd Annual King County Pick of the Pound Dog and Cat Show. This year, the event will feature adoptable dogs and cats from participating agencies competing for special prizes and the titles of Top Dog and Cool Cat of King County. The entrants will be judged on a variety of characteristics, including appearance and talent.
Super Pet Adopt-a-thon Events
King County Kent Animal Shelter
21615- 64th Ave. S, Kent
Saturday, June 24, 2006
9 a.m. – 10 a.m.
3rd Annual King County Pick of the Pound Dog and Cat Show
10 a.m. – 2 p.m
Pet owners can have their pets microchipped by the Seattle Veterinary Association for a small fee of $31. Of that $31, $5 will be donated to the King County Animal Control Benefit Bequest Fund to benefit animals in the Kent and Bellevue shelters.
All Day
Visit nearly three dozen information booths with grooming experts, pet professionals, and animal behavior experts available to offer advice and answer questions for potential adopters on a wide range of topics, from breed characteristics to successful integration of a pet into its new family.
King County Pet Licensing will be on-hand selling dog and cat licenses. With the help of a King County pet license, King County Animal Services reunited almost 2,000 lost dogs and cats with their owners in 2005.
The Super Pet Adopt-a-thon replaces King County’s Annual Pet Adopt-a-thon, which began in 1996 to draw attention to the large numbers of companion animals available for adoption at local shelters.
