Each May, we team up with shelter partners and rescue groups around the world for something truly special — and this year is no different! May 1st begins Global Pet Adoptathon Month, and we’re working together to help tens of thousands of animals find the loving homes they deserve.
About Global Pet Adoptathon


Join us as we kick things off at 9:00am on Saturday, May 3, at our Port Washington, NY Adoption Center! You’ll find something for everyone, including food, fun & games, and a great selection of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens all in need of a responsible, loving home.
Adoption Special
50% Off All Animals 4-Months & Older for Global Pet Adoptathon*
*All adoptions are subject to approval. Offer applies to adoptions of dogs and cats 4 months or older only. Must be 21 or older to adopt, proper ID required. Spay/neuter deposit may apply. Available at our Port Washington, NY Adoption Center only.
Here are just some of the fun activities and vendors that will be taking part, including a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Met on Saturday at 10AM!

Dog Park Meet
& Greets

Get
Planting!

Interactive Photo Booth
With Props

Fun Games Including
Giant Jenga & Corn Hole

Mutt-i-grees Curriculum
Guided Activities for Kids

Partner
Tables


Featured Shelters
Here are some of this year’s featured shelters participating in Global Pet Adoptathon.
Anderson County P.A.W.S – Anderson, SC
Ashland Animal Rescue Fund – Ashland, KY
Brass City Rescue – Middlebury, CT
Burbank Animal Shelter – Burbank, CA
(Swiffer giveaways, while supplies last)
Celestial Zoo Pet Rescue – Lehi, UT
Cheyenne Animal Shelter – Cheyenne, WY
Citizens For Animal Protection – Houston TX
City of Clinton Animal Control – Clinton, AR
Coconino Humane Association – Flagstaff AZ
Companion Pet Rescue – Southbury, CT
Dogs and Cats Forever – Fort Pierce FL
EASEL Animal Rescue League – Ewing, NJ
Gloucester County Animal Shelter – Clayton, NJ
Halfway Home Rescue – North Haven, CT
Happy Cats Haven– Manitou Spings, CO
Happy Life Animal Rescue – Pawling, NY
Hearts United Cat Rescue – Berlin, CT
Idaho Humane Sociey – Boise, ID
Jefferson Protection & Animal Welfare Services – Harvey, LA
Los Angeles County ACC – Agoura Animal – Agoura Hills, CA
Los Angeles County ACC – Baldwin Park – Baldwin Park, CA
Los Angeles County ACC – Carson/Gardena – Gardenia, CA
Los Angeles County ACC – Castaic – Castaic, CA
Los Angeles County ACC – Downey – Downey, CA
Los Angeles County ACC – Lancaster – Lancaster, CA
Los Angeles County ACC – Palmdale – Palmdale, CA
LOMA Cat House – Grand Junction, CO
(Swiffer giveaways, while supplies last)
New Haven Animal Shelter – New Haven, CT
Palm Beach ACC – West Palm Beach, FL
(Swiffer giveaways, while supplies last)
Puppy Love Pet Rescue – Toms River, NJ
(Swiffer giveaways, while supplies last)
(Swiffer giveaways, while supplies last)
Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue – Peoria, AZ
The Humane Society of the Ochocos – Prineville, OR
Well’s Valley Cat Rescue – Woodbury, CT
Where the Love Is – Hamden, CT
Find A New Best Friend Closer to Home
There are over 2,000 shelters and rescue groups participating in the 2025 Global Pet Adoptathon!
To find a shelter near you within the United States, please search by local zip code. For international shelters, click here.
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