May is Global Pet Adoptathon Month2025-05-02T12:28:43-04:00

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

Doughology

Get
Planting!

Interactive Photo Booth
With Props

16 Handles

Fun Games Including
Giant Jenga & Corn Hole

Philly Pretzel
Factory

MOMEMADE Biscuits
and Bandanas

Mutt-i-grees Curriculum
Guided Activities for Kids

Luxury Dog
Boarding & Daycare

Partner
Tables

Long-lasting Tools for a
Happy Pet & Planet

Lifestyle
Cafe

Featured Shelters

Here are some of this year’s featured shelters participating in Global Pet Adoptathon.

Glens Falls, NY

Anderson, SC

Ashland Animal Rescue Fund (AARF)

Ashland, KY

Middlebury, CT

Burbank, CA
(Swiffer giveaways)

Celestial Zoo Pet Rescue

Lehi, UT

Cheyenne, NM

Houston, TX

Flagstaff, AZ

Southbury, CT

Dogs & Cats Forever

Fort Pierce, FL

Ewing, NJ

Glassboro, NJ

North Haven, CT

happy cats haven

Manitou Spings, CO

Happy Family Animal Rescue

Pawling, NY

Berlin, CT

Houston, TX

Clearwater, FL

 

New York, NY

Harvey, LA

Agoura Hlls, CA

Baldwin Park, CA

Castaic, CA

Downey, CA

Gardena, CA

Palmdale, CA

Lancaster, CA

Grand Junction, CO

Doral, FL
(Swiffer giveaways)

New Haven, CT

Palm Beach County ACC

West Palm Beach, FL

Pinellas County Animal Services

Largo, FL
(Swiffer giveaways)

Puppy Love Pet Rescue

Roselle Park, NJ

Santa Fe, NM

Shoreline, WA

SPCA Cincinnati

Cincinnati, OH
(Swiffer giveaways)

garb 2025 South Suburban Humane Society

Matteson, IL
(Swiffer giveaways)

garb 2025 Sun Cities 4 Paws Cat Rescue

Peoria, AZ

Humane Society of the Ochocos

Prineville, OR

Boise, ID

Watermelon Mountain Ranch

Rio Rancho, NM

Woodbury, CT

garb 2025 Where the Love is Animal Rescue

Hamden, CT

Adirondacks Region Cat Adoption Center – Glens Falls, NY
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
Houston Humane Society – Houston, TX
Humane Society of Pinellas – Clearwater, FL
Miami-Dade County Animal Services – Doral, FL
(Swiffer giveaways, while supplies last)
New Haven Animal Shelter – New Haven, CT
Palm Beach ACC – West Palm Beach, FL
Pinellas County Animal Services – Largo, FL
(Swiffer giveaways, while supplies last)
Puppy Love Pet Rescue – Toms River, NJ
Santa Fe Humane Society – Santa Fe, NM
Seattle Area Feline Rescue – Shoreline, WA
South Suburban Humane Society – Matteson, IL
(Swiffer giveaways, while supplies last)
SPCA Cincinnati – Cincinnati, OH
(Swiffer giveaways, while supplies last)
Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue – Peoria, AZ
The Humane Society of the Ochocos – Prineville, OR
Watermelon Mtn Ranch – Rio Rancho, NM
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.

Spread the Word!

Download the 2025 Global Pet Adoptathon assets to get the word out about this great adoption event.

Sponsor

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Not ready to adopt? Help by donating to North Shore Animal League America.

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