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August 8, 2024

1,000+ Dogs, Cats, Puppies, and Kittens Adoptable for $35 Each at Petco Love Mega Adoption Event in Downtown Houston

Petco Love is hosting a Mega Adoption Event® in Houston, in partnership with Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA), Montgomery County Animal Shelter, and sponsors BOBS® from Skechers® and Best Friends Animal Society. BARC, the City of Houston's Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, is one of 20 participating Houston area shelters and rescue organizations that will bring more than 1,000 adoptable pets to the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston on August 17 and 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the two-day event.

Available pets include big dogs, small dogs, puppies, kittens, adult cats, and seniors looking for homes. Adoption fees are just $35 for any pet, which includes spaying/neutering, current vaccinations, and microchipping.

BARC will also be open for adoptions at its own Adoption Center that weekend from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18. Adoption fees at the shelter will be $20 for cats and kittens and $35 for dogs and puppies. If anyone doesn't find their perfect match at the Mega Adoption Event, they are encouraged to visit the shelter, which is just 10 minutes away from the George R. Brown Convention Center. The shelter will be open through the 3200 Carr St. entrance.

For the last 25 years, Petco Love has been a leader for pets in need, facilitating adoptions and supporting animal welfare organizations nationwide. “We are thrilled to celebrate 25 years of love and compassion with another Mega Adoption event in Houston. The lives of so many pets and people are about to change and all for the better,” said Petco Love President, Susanne Kogut. “Shelter workers and volunteers work tirelessly to save these pets – and the feeling they get when the pets find loving homes fuels their passion to continue their lifesaving mission.”

This will be Petco Love’s fourth Mega Adoption Event® in Houston, in partnership with Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA), Montgomery County Animal Shelter, and sponsor BOBS® from Skechers®. The first Mega in Houston took place in November 2019, and to date, Petco Love’s Mega Adoption Events® in Houston have found homes for more than 3,400 pets.

“We're incredibly excited to be part of this year's Mega Adoption Event. It's always a joy to see so many pets find their forever homes at these events," said BARC Shelter Director Jarrad Mears. "We invite everyone to come out, meet some wonderful animals, and perhaps find a new furry family member. A huge thank you to the event organizers for making this possible and supporting our mission to save lives.”

An expert in this type of large-scale event, the BVSPCA provides planning, logistical, and marketing support to help even more pets in need. 16 BVSPCA-led Mega Adoption Events® powered by Petco Love and BOBS® from Skechers® over the last eight years have found homes for more than 17,000 pets.

“Our Megas are an amazing experience, to see so many pets who have lost everything be chosen by families eager to give them a new life full of love,” said Adam Lamb, BVSPCA CEO. “As the largest adoption event in the country, our goal with the size and format of our Megas is to save even more lives by reaching folks who might not otherwise consider coming to a shelter to adopt.”

A limited number of fast passes are available for purchase. Fast passes give potential adopters early access to the event on Saturday morning starting at 9 a.m. General admission opens at 10 a.m.

Adopters should bring a leash and collar for a dog adoption (also available for purchase), a carrier for a cat (cardboard carriers will be available for purchase), a valid ID, and the adoption fee.

The Mega Adoption Event® is also a great way to help pets even for those not ready to add a new furry family member to their family. Community volunteers are needed from set up to tear down, and through the duration of the event in a number of roles. Families, friends, individuals, community, and corporate groups are encouraged to register as Mega volunteers.

Event details, a full list of participating organizations, volunteer opportunities, and Fast Passes are available at mega-houston.com.

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