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Please join ISAR for the 32nd annual International Homeless Animals’ Day on Saturday, August 19, 2023

UNITED STATES

CALIFORNIA

Organization:  Sanctuary Hostel
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time: TBD
Location: Drop-off site to be announced
Contact: Through website
Website: https://sanctuaryhostel.org/contact-us/
Event: In honor of International Homeless Animals Day on August 19th, Sanctuary Hostel is hosting a pet supply drive for their rescue partner Foster Fail.

Organization/Sponsor(s):  Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital
Date: August 1 – August 31
Time: Monday- Friday 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Location: 1924 W 11th St., Tracy
Contact: Email: info @ tracyvets.com
Website: https://tinyurl.com/bpaxstjr
Event: To commemorate International Homeless Animals’ Day, Paws and Claws Veterinary Hospital will host a pet supply drive to help pets in need at Better World Rescue.

COLORADO

Organization(s):  All Breed Rescue & Training
Date: Saturday, August 26, 2023
Time:  11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 410 1/2 East Fillmore St., Colorado Springs
Contact: Email:  info @ haveanicedog.org
Website: https://haveanicedog.org/about
Event: 24th Annual ROMP event hosted every year in honor of International Homeless Animals’ Day.  This is a dog-friendly event. There will be vendors, games, contests, food, dog activities, and more!

FLORIDA

Organization(s):  Cats Angels
Date:  Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time:  10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: 709 S. 8th St., Fernandina Beach
Contact:  catsangels@catsangels.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/cats.angels
Event:  Please join Cats Angels for their 16th annual IHAD event on Saturday, August 19th.  Cats Angels will raise awareness about the importance of spay/neuter and provide spay/neuter vouchers for cats.  Additional activities include reduced adoption fees and a silent auction raffle.

Organization(s):  City of Tallahassee – Animal Service Center
Date: Friday, August 18, 2023
Time: 5:00 PM -9:00 PM
Location: 1125 Easterwood Drive, Tallahassee
Contact: Through website
Website: https://www.facebook.com/COTanimals
Event: Shelter open house.  Join City of Tallahassee – Animal Service Center for an evening of fun, food and adoptions! Meet wonderful animals looking for their forever homes.

GEORGIA

Organization/Sponsor(s):  Service Brewing, Renegade Paws Rescue and Humane Society for Greater Savannah
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time: 12 Noon – 3:00 PM
Location: Service Brewing, 574 Indian St, Savannah
Contact: Email:  info @ servicebrewing.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/604292745146178/?ref=newsfeed
Event:  Join Service Brewing on International Homeless Animals’ Day, with Humane Society for Greater Savannah, Renegade Paws Rescue, One Love Animal Rescue, Chatham County Animal Services and Wheelie Good Treats. Participating rescues will have dogs and cats available for adoption!

MISSOURI

Organization/Sponsor(s):  Bar K (Kansas City, MO)
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM- 8:00 PM
Location: 501 Berkley Parkway, Kansas City
Contact: Email:  wag @ barkdogbar.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/274538938607063/?ref=newsfeed
Event: In an effort to make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals, Bar K is hosting an all-day event on International Homeless Animals Day, Saturday, August 19, to educate the community about the dog and cat overpopulation crisis and find as many potential new adopters and fosters as possible. Additional information about the event can be viewed at: https://www.facebook.com/events/274538938607063/?ref=newsfeed

NEW JERSEY

Organization(s): Father John’s Animal House
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: 50 Father Johns Ln., Lafayette
Contact: Rhianna Montanez Velez;  Email:  Info @ fatherjohns.org
Website: https://www.facebook.com/fjanimalhouse
Event: Adopt a new furry family member at Father John’s! Whether it’s a cat, dog, kitten or puppy, Father John’s will match you to the perfect pet. Stop by the shelter any time from 11am to 3pm and fill out a questionnaire at www.fatherjohns.org/adopt to get started.

NORTH CAROLINA

Organization(s): Paws 4 Purpose
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time: 12 Noon – 3:00 PM
Location: Pet Supplies Plus – Surf City, 13500 NC Highway 50, Ste 106
Contact: Email:  Paws4PurposeNC @ gmail.com
Website: https://tinyurl.com/3zc4ek9x
Event: Adoption event!  Please come out and meet wonderful pets available for adoption.

PENNSYLVANIA

Organization(s):  Tri-county Animal Rescue Center, Pennsylvania
Date:  Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time:  2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Lost In The Wilds Brewing, Rt 66 Shippenville
Contact: Debbie Stephens; contactus @tricounty-arc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/614692407238848
Event: Tri-county Animal Rescue Center, Pennsylvania will host their 11th annual IHAD event at Lost In The Wilds Brewing, Shippenville, Pa.  This is a family and pet-friendly event that is free and open to the public. Activities include a blessing of the animals, vendors, games for kids, music, multiple speakers, a raffle, a food truck, and MORE!

RHODE ISLAND

Organization(s):  Defenders of Animals
Date:  Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time:  7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Governor Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston St, Cranston
Contact:  Dennis Tabella; Email: defendersofanimals @ msn.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/dennis.tabella
Event: Defenders of Animals will host its 29th annual International Homeless Animals’ Day event at the Governor Sprague Mansion in Cranston, RI. Activities will include a candlelight vigil, award ceremony, raffle, and musical entertainment.  Christina Erne, meteorologist for NBC 10 News will be the emcee for the event.

SOUTH CAROLINA

Organization/Sponsor(s):  Dr. Randy and Pet Helpers
Date: August 1 – August 31
Time: Weekdays
Location: 495 Wando Park Blvd Ste 100, Mount Pleasant
Contact: Email: Frontdesk @ smilesbydrrandy.com
Website: https://tinyurl.com/mrcavk4r
Event: Pet supplies collection drive in honor of International Homeless Animals Day.  All dog and cat supplies collected will go to Pet Helpers Animal Shelter.

VIRGINIA

Organization(s):  Holly Help Spay and Neuter Fund
Date:  August 2023
Location: Holly Help Store Front Office, #14 Sixth St., Bristol
Contact:  Sue Williams, Founder/Operator
Website: https://www.facebook.com/hollyhelp/
Event:  Spay/Neuter assistance.

WISCONSIN

Organization(s): Brown Paws Dog Rescue
Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Location: PetSmart, 8210 Plaza Dr., Madison
Contact: Email:  brownpawsrescue @ gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/2378162492340948
Event: Adoption event! Come see some wonderful dogs and puppies available for adoption