Tuesday, September 6, 2016

Michigan Pet Adoption:‘MEET YOUR BEST FRIEND AT THE ZOO’ ON SEPT. 16 & 17


Event has placed more than 23,000 homeless animals into loving homes since 1993

 Thinking of adding a new furry friend to your family? The Michigan Humane Society (MHS) and the Detroit Zoological Society invite you to the fall 2016 Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo, where nearly 1,000 adoptable animals will be waiting to become someone’s BFF! The event, which will take place on Friday, Sept. 16 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., has found homes for more than 23,000 animals since it began in 1993. Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo is presented by Purina and sponsored by PetSmart Charities, Premier Pet Supply and Farmers Insurance.
Photo Courtesy of Gabi Vannini


With nearly 1,000 adoptable animals from around the state in one place, there is no better place to find a four-legged best friend than at Meet Your Best Friend at the Zoo, said CJ Bentley, MHS Senior Director of Operations. “Whether you’re looking for a cuddle bug, an exercise buddy or a mix of both, you’re sure to find a wonderful companion.”

Dogs, cats, puppies and kittens from 35 animal welfare organizations including the Michigan Humane Society will be available for adoption. All dogs and cats will have received a medical check-up and age-appropriate vaccinations.


The Detroit Zoo is located at 8450 W. 10 Mile Road in Royal Oak. There is no charge for admission or parking for the event, which takes place under large tents in the front parking lot. The event does not include admission to the zoo.

Adoption fees and policies are set by each participating group and not by event hosts or sponsors. Animals will be adopted only to qualified homes. Adopters must present a driver’s license or state ID card. For health and safety reasons, please leave current pets at home.


The Michigan Humane Society is the largest and oldest animal welfare organization in the state. MHS works to end companion animal homelessness, provide the highest quality service and compassion to the animals entrusted to our care, and to be a leader in promoting humane values. For more information, visit www.michiganhumane.org or call 1-866-MHUMANE.

25 comments:

  1. We hope lots of cats and woofies find their forever homes!

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  2. What a unique yet wonderful idea! We are hoping for many, many adoptions on this day! Thank you for sharing this with us!

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  3. What fun! We hope it's a big success in finding great homes for great pets!

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  4. I've heard tons of good things about this event; glad it continues to grow!

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  5. A little mew at the zoo is a cool idea!

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  6. Way cool. How fun and what a wonderful thing to do.

    Have a fabulous day. Big hug to you and tons of scritches to Cody. ♥♥♥

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  7. What a fun idea! I hope all the animals find fantastic forever homes!

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  8. That is such a great idea, I hope they all get forever homes.

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  9. This is a great idea. Our church holds a project called Noah's Ark every year where people from different sanctuaries come and speak and there are booths for different types of animals, we have the dove rescue group, the rabbits, the bee farmers and our local Animal Shelter comes in with dogs and kitties for adoption.

    Emma and Buster

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    1. That is such a great idea too and I LOVE the name "Noah's Ark" Wishing them huge success!

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  10. This is such a great idea!!! I hope many of them will find a nice loving home soon!!! Good luck everyone!!!
    Kelly

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  11. I hope they have a really successful event!

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  12. What a great idea! I've never heard of this anywhere else.

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  13. That sounds like a pawsome event ! We hope it's a huge success ! Purrs

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  14. Prayers for all those kitties and doggies that they find a forever home!!

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  15. That sounds like such a great event! I love the pic of the little girl with her new kitty. So sweet! We hope lots and lots of animals get adopted :)

    the critters in the cottage xo

    the critters in the cottage xo

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  16. A great event to be sure and we hope for good success this year too. The petcretary is working on the 17th...and she has to be out of town in the other direction on the 16th. Go figure.

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  17. That sounds like a great event! Hopefully lots of cats and dogs will find wonderful forever homes.

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  18. Pawesome post, and we hope it was huge success for all the kitties and K9's looking fur new homes!

    Purrs

    Basil & Co xox

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  19. This is such a cool event! And 23,000+ animals placed since 1993? WOW. Paws crossed that this year's event is another resounding success!

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  20. Oh boy, I bet that lots of good dogs and cats will find new homes

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  21. What a great event!
    Have a super Wednesday...

    Noodle and crew

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  22. This seems like a great event. I hope many cats and dogs find a forever home!

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  23. I really hate the idea of a zoo, but it's a great idea to held this kind of event in a zoo.
    Douce soirée
    Nat à Chat

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