The Pima Animal Care Center is set to bring back its "Fall Festival" on Sunday, November 17, offering not just a smorgasbord of games and activities for families to enjoy, but a chance to possibly take home a new furry friend at no adoption cost. According to an article published by Pima Animal Care Center, this event will run from noon to 4 p.m. at their shelter located at 4000 N. Silverbell Road, with the shelter doors actually opening at 10 a.m.
Keeping the community engaged and entertained seems to be a top priority for Pima Animal Care Center with local food trucks like Vail Sweet Treats, Cody Coyote Kettlecorn, and Biggie Boy BBQ setting up to quite liberally feed the festival fever. Let’s not forget the entertainment that will accompany your munching and crunching; local Cumulus stations KIIM-FM 99.5, K-HIT 107.5, and 97.5 The Vibe will be there to try and quite literally set the mood with music and giveaways. And for those with a competitive streak, games and guessing contests promise gift card prizes generously provided by local businesses.
Pima Animal Care Center isn't just throwing a party for the sake of it. There's an earnest mission behind all the fun and games. In a statement reported by Pima Animal Care Center, the center's director, Monica Dangler, explained, "The Fall Festival was a huge success last year, with hundreds of community members coming out to have a good time, learn more about our shelter, and meet some adoptable pets." Dangler further highlighted that the event is as much about community bonding as it is about "the pets we all love."
As for the stars of the show, there are more than 520 dogs and 100 cats waiting to find their forever homes. On the day of the festival, adoptions will be free for all pets, which includes dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens, though a $20 licensing fee may still apply for adult dogs. Come to meet them and who knows, you might just find the purrfect addition to your family. All pets adopted from Pima Animal Care Center come with a full gadget of microchips, spay or neuter operations, along with age-appropriate vaccinations, as noted on the Pima Animal Care Center website.
