5,000th pet adopted through Pawsitive Alliance at annual event in Kirkland
Published 1:47 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Nearly 100 cats and dogs were adopted in just four hours during the Pawsitive Alliance’s Bow Wow Meow Luau multi-shelter adoption event held at Denny’s Pet World in Kirkland. The 12th animal that was adopted during this event was the organization’s 5,000th adoption.
All 195 adoptable cats and dogs who attended the event were brought by western and central Washington rescues and shelters, not private owners or breeders, and each animal was perfect in their own way but just lacked a perfect home.
“We were thrilled to see a line of people extending into the parking lot before the event started at 10 a.m. This shows that people are opting to adopt – homeless animals are wonderful and shelters and rescues really are a great source for a new pet,” said Tammy Halstead, board member.
As successful as this event was, many wonderful dogs and cats weren’t adopted and are still waiting for their next chance to find a great home. To help them find their perfect home, more than 200 homeless animals will be brought to the 2015 Woofstock Pet Adoption and Music Festival, being held Aug. 1 in Tacoma, in partnership with Dugan Foundation.
Organizers thanked Denny’s Pet World, Canine Behavior Center, Nature’s Variety, Blue Buffalo, Petcurean, Stella & Chewy’s, and Natural Balance for their support during the event in Kirkland.
Nature’s Variety also participated in the “Pound for Pound” pet food challenge with Denny’s Pet World held during the month of June. More than 1,100 pounds of pet food was collected and donated to the 15 participating shelter and rescue organizations at the event.
Pawsitive Alliance is a volunteer driven organization working to end the euthanasia of adoptable cats and dogs in Washington State by increasing adoptions, supporting spay and neuter programs and providing education and resources to improve pet retention.
For more information about our events and activities please visit www.pawsitivealliance.org or call 206-486-4PET.
