Countdown to Saving Lives

We’re just days away from the kickoff of the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, and dozens of communities across the country are getting ready to adopt out loads of cute cats and dogs. Find a kick-off event near you!

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Northeast


“Have No Fear – The Humane League Is Here!” Meet Your Superhero at the Humane League of Lancaster County

Join the Humane League of Lancaster County for a five-day adoption event to kick off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge! During the event, cats will be free for adoption to a good home, and dog adoptions will be $10. Come meet the cutest and furriest of the Humane League Superheroes! Please note: On Wednesday, August 1 and Sunday, August 5, pets will only be available at the Humane League’s Adoption Satellite locations at That Fish Place, That Pet Place and Petco. 

What: Have No Fear –The Humane League Is Here! Meet Your Superhero Adoption Event 
When: Wednesday, August 1 at 10:00 A.M. to Sunday, August 5 at 4:00 P.M. 
Where: Humane League of Lancaster County
2195 Lincoln Highway
Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17602 
More Info: Please visit http://humaneleague.com/ 

Talbot Humane’s 3rd Annual Adopt-a-Thon and ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Weekend 

In an effort to kick off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, Talbot Humane will host a fabulous weekend of pet adoptions, fundraising and fun! On Thursday, August 2, cat adoption fees will be waived and giveaways will be available. Regular hours will be extended on Friday, August 3, with free hot dogs and drinks provided from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. There will be adoption specials and cat adoption fees will be waived. Talbot Humane will open early on Saturday, August 4 for a full day of fun! Join in for special dog adoption rates, a raffle for great prizes and food. All adopters will receive goodie bags from local business on Saturday! 

What: 3rd Annual Adopt-a-Thon and ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Weekend 
When: Thursday, August 2-Friday, August 3 from 11:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M.; Saturday, August 4, 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.; and Sunday, August 5 from noon-3:00 P.M. 
Where: Talbot Humane
7894 Ocean Gateway
P.O. Box 1143
Easton, Maryland 21601 
More Info: Please visit http://talbothumane.org/ 

“Home Run Adoption Challenge” at the Montgomery County Humane Society 

Come out and join the fun at the Montgomery County Humane Society “Home Run Adoption Challenge” Friday, August 3 to Sunday, August 5! To celebrate new forever homes for every cat and dog, adopters and attendees will enjoy food, music and baseball-themed activities.The event’s theme song, “Take Me Home from the Shelter,” sung to the tune of “Take Me Out to the Ballgame,” will cheer on pet lovers. Adopters are all-stars, and adopting a new furry friend is sure to be a home run! 

What: Home Run Adoption Challenge 
When: Friday, August 3, 12:00-7:00 P.M.; Saturday, August 4, 11:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M.; and Sunday, August 5, 11:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. 
Where: Montgomery County Humane Society
14645 Rothgeb Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20850 
More Info: Please visit http://mchumane.org/HomeRunMR.shtml 

Bangor Humane Society ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge “Mega Adoption” Kick-Off Event 

In collaboration with animal shelters across the state of Maine, the Bangor Humane Society will host a kick-off event for the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Friday, August 3 to Sunday, August 5. During this event, adoption fees for cats, dogs, rabbits, and other small pets will be significantly reduced or waived. Check out the details below! All pets come with ID tags, and have been spayed or neutered, vaccinated and evaluated. Bangor Humane Society hopes to create a statewide coalition that advocates for pet adoption. Don’t miss this chance to support this important cause! 

What: ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Mega Adoption Kick-Off Event 
When: Friday, August 3-Saturday, August 4, 10:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M., and Sunday, August 5, 11:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. 
Where: Bangor Humane Society
693 Mount Hope Avenue
Bangor, Maine 04401 
More Info: Please visit http://www.bangorhumane.org/ 

“Free Fur All” at the Animal Rescue League Shelter and Wildlife Center 

Help the Animal Rescue League Shelter and Wildlife Center kick off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge by helping the Shelter empty its kennels! The Shelter will host a “Free Fur All” adoption event on Saturday, August 4 featuring free adoptions and free microchips for pets. See details below. Plus, don’t miss games, food, dog baths, educational programs and prizes—you could even win two tickets to a Pittsburg Penguins game! 

What: Free Fur All 
When: Saturday, August 4, 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. 
Where: Animal Rescue League Shelter and Wildlife Center
6620 Hamilton Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 
More Info: Please visit http://animalrescue.org/ 

Eleventh Hour Rescue’s 7th Annual Ice Cream Social 

Bring your whole family to enjoy Eleventh Hour Rescue’s Hollywood-themed Ice Cream Social fundraiser at Paws-itive Experience in Rockaway on Saturday, August 4! Enjoy games, music, raffles, and of course, ice cream. There will be free Frosty Paws ice cream for party-goers of the canine persuasion. To kick off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, dogs will be on site for adoption. The cost to attend is a donation of $5 for adults and $4 for children under the age of 10. And best of all, dogs get in free! 

What: Eleventh Hour Rescue’s 7th Annual Ice Cream Social 
When: Saturday, August 4, 11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. 
Where: Paws-itive Experience
114 Beach Street
Building #5, Second Floor
Rockaway, New Jersey 07866 
More Info: Please visit http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e64n1w4l2508ada0&llr=fds6ofcab 

Pennsylvania SPCA “All American Summer Block Party” and Adoption Event 

Come out and help the Pennsylvania SPCA kick off the $100K Challenge and meet its goal of adopting out 100 pets during its “All American Summer Block Party” and Adoption Event! On Saturday, August 11, enjoy festivities including free food, face painting, a live DJ, a free vaccine clinic and, best of all, fee-waived adoptions on most pets! This event will also feature $100 Good Samaritan adoption fees. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet your new best furry friend. Check out the details below!

What: “All American Summer Block Party” and Adoption Event 
When: Saturday, August 11 from 10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. 
Where: The Pennsylvania SPCA Headquarters 
350 East Erie Avenue 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134 
More Info: Please visit http://pspca.org/2012/07/help-us-win-the-aspca-100k-challenge/ 

Southeast


“Meet the Candidates” at the Humane Society of Charlotte 

In conjunction with the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, the Humane Society of Charlotte will kick off a weekend of events with a “Meet the Candidates” press conference and live debate on Wednesday, August 1. The press conference will be followed by a weekend-long adoption event, including adoption promotions, training session giveaways for the Humane Society of Charlotte’s Super Dog Club, and more! See details below. Don’t miss this opportunity to adopt a new furry friend! 

What: “Meet the Candidates” at the $100K Challenge Kickoff 
When: Wednesday, August 1 at 11:00 A.M. to Sunday, August 5 at 6:00 P.M. 
Where: Humane Society of Charlotte
2700 Toomey Avenue
Charlotte, North Carolina 28203 
More Info: Please visit http://humanesocietyofcharlotte.org/ 

Kick Off ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge with “A Dozen a Day” at Seminole County Animal Services

Seminole County Animal Services is kicking off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge with an all-day celebration on Wednesday, August 1! Stop by to enjoy cake and punch as Seminole County begins its push to find loving homes for a dozen of its wonderful cats and dogs per day over the course of this exciting three-month competition. Come out and adopt a furry friend while showing your support for Seminole County Animal Services’ quest to win the challenge! 

What: “A Dozen a Day” at Seminole County Animal Services
When: Wednesday, August 1, 10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.
Where: Seminole County Animal Services
232 Bush Boulevard
Sanford, Florida 32773
More Info: Please visit www.seminolecountyadoptions.petfinder.com 

Oconee Humane Society ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Event 

Join the Oconee Humane Society in kicking off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge! This event will take place Saturday, August 4. Come out and adopt your new best furry friend while supporting the Oconee Humane Society in its quest to win this exciting three-month competition. 

What: ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Event 
When: Saturday, August 4, 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. 
Where: Oconee Humane Society
1925 Sandifer Boulevard
Seneca, South Carolina 29678 
More Info: Please visit http://www.oconeehumane.org/

Big Dog Ranch Rescue “Back in Black” Adoption Event 

On Saturday, August 4, stop by Pet Supplies Plus to adopt adult black dogs at half the usual adoption fee! See details below. This event will also feature free food for attendees, plus pets of all breeds available for adoption. Come out and meet your new best furry friend! 

What: Back in Black Adoption Event 
When: Saturday, August 4, 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. 
Where: Pet Supplies Plus
1258 Northlake Boulevard
Lake Park, Florida 33403 
More Info: Please visit http://www.bdrr.org/ 

ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Weekend at Broward County Animal Care 

Come out to support Broward County Animal Care as it kicks off its efforts to win the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge! A day of fun including food, surprises and tons of cute animals available for adoption will take place Saturday, August 4. See details below. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet your new best furry friend! 

What: ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Weekend 
When: Saturday, August 4, 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M.; Sunday, August 5, 11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. 
Where: Broward County Animal Care
1870 SW 39th Street 
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33315 
More Info: Please visit http://www.broward.org/animal/

Young Williams Animal Center “Car Wash to Save Lives!” 

Help to support Young Williams Animal Center in its quest to win the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge at the “Car Wash to Save Lives!” on Saturday, August 4. See details below. Food will be available, and members of the Knoxville Kiwanis Club will be washing cars. Proceeds from this event will go toward the YWAC “Furry Friends” program, which sponsors pet adoption fees. 

What: Car Wash to Save Lives 
When: Saturday, August 4, 11:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. 
Where: Puleos Grille
110 Cedar Lane
Knoxville, Tennessee 37912 
More Info: Please visit http://www.young-williams.org/ 

North Central


“PAWlitics...Without Politics” Event at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton 

The Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s DemoCATS and RePUPlicans are hitting the “campaign tail” to promote “PAWlitics…Without Politics.” Candidates on both ends of the PAWlitical spectrum will debate the benefits of owning cats vs. owning dogs. Come join your preferred PAWlitical party and take a stand for adopting shelter pets. All of the Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s furry candidates are available for adoption for just $20.12 from Wednesday, August 1 to Saturday, August 11. Also, A DemoCAT vs. RePUPlican debate will take place on Saturday, August 4. See details below! 

What: PAWlitics…Without Politics 
When: Wednesday, August 1 to Saturday, August 11 ($20.12 adoptions)
Saturday, August 4, 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. (PAWlitical Debate) 
Where: The Greene
Dayton, Ohio 45440 
More Info: Please visit http://www.hsdayton.org/ 

$100K Challenge Kickoff at the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter 

Join the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter for extended hours and reduced adoption fees as it kicks off its efforts to win the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge! Adoption fees for cats will be waived and will be reduced to $40 for dogs. All adopters will be entered into a drawing for tickets and gift certificates. Check out the details below. Come out and help the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter set adoption records! 

What: ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Event 
When: Wednesday, August 1 at noon to Sunday, August 5 at 4:00 P.M. 
Where: City of Bloomington Animal Shelter
3410 South Walnut Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47401 
More Info: Please visit http://bloomington.in.gov/animalshelter/

$100K Challenge Kickoff at the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter 

Join the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter for extended hours and reduced adoption fees as it kicks off its efforts to win the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge! Adoption fees for cats will be waived and will be reduced to $40 for dogs. All adopters will be entered into a drawing for tickets and gift certificates. Check out the details below. Come out and help the City of Bloomington Animal Shelter set adoption records! 

What: ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Event 
When: Wednesday, August 1 at noon to Sunday, August 5 at 4:00 P.M. 
Where: City of Bloomington Animal Shelter
3410 South Walnut Street
Bloomington, Indiana 47401 
More Info: Please visit http://bloomington.in.gov/animalshelter/

$20 Adoptions at the Great Plains SPCA! 

The Great Plains SPCA will be offering $20 adoptions for its adorable animals of all shapes and sizes to kick off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge! This adoption event will run from Wednesday, August 1 to Sunday, August 5. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to adopt a new furry friend! 

What: $20 Adoptions 
When: Wednesday, August 1 to Sunday, August 5 
Where: Great Plains SPCA
9800 West 67th Street
Merriam, Kansas 66203 
More Info: Please visit http://www.greatplainsspca.org/ 

ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Event at Winnebago County Animal Services

Please join Winnebago County Animal Services in kicking off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge! Show your support by coming to Animal Services during the kickoff from Wednesday, August 1 to Saturday, August 4, and adopting your new best furry friend. 

What: ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Event 
When: Wednesday, August 1 to Saturday, August 4, 11:00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M. 
Where: Winnebago County Animal Services
4517 North Main Street
Rockford, Illinois 61115 
More Info: Please visit http://www.wcasrock.org/ 

Challenge Kickoff for the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge at the Bay Area Humane Society

Come out and help the Bay Area Humane Society kick off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge with reduced adoption fees! From Friday, August 3 to Sunday, August 5, adult cats are free and all other pet adoption fees will be half price. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet your new furry best friend! 

What: ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kickoff 
When: Friday, August 3 at 8:00 A.M. to Sunday, August 5 at 9:00 P.M. 
Where: Bay Area Humane Society
1830 Radisson Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 
More Info: Please visit http://www.bayareahumanesociety.com/ 

Kent County Animal Shelter ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Party 

Join the Kent County Animal Shelter in kicking off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge with a day of activities, including reduced adoption fees, food and raffles! On Saturday, August 4, cat adoptions will be $5, and dogs will be available for $50 + dog licensing fee. The Kent County Animal Shelter hopes to have at least 30 animals adopted during this event, so don’t miss this chance to meet your new best furry friend and support the shelter’s quest to win the challenge! 

What: ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Party 
When: Saturday, August 4, 8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. 
Where: Kent County Animal Shelter 
740 Fuller NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 
More Info: Please visit https://www.facebook.com/kentcountyhealth 

SICSA Adoption Fest ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kickoff

Join SICSA for its ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge kick-off event! The Adoption Fest on Sunday, August 5 will feature a carnival theme with activities and prizes, including Dream Dollars which can be used toward the adoption of any cat or dog at both SICSA locations. See details below. Come out and help SICSA meet its goal of adopting out and saving the lives of 592 pets this year! 

What: SICSA’s New North Location Kickoff 
When: Saturday, August 4, noon-4:00 P.M. 
Where: SICSA Animal Adoption Center
2600 Wilmington Pike
Dayton, Ohio 45419

What: SICSA Adoption Fest Kickoff 
When: Sunday, August 5, noon-4:00 P.M. 
Where: SICSA 2600 Wilmington Pike  
Kettering, Ohio 45419
More Info: Please visit http://www.sicsa.org/

Medina County SPCA Summit Mall Pet Expo 

Come out and support Medina County SPCA as it kicks off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge! Medina County SPCA will host a Pet Expo adoption event on Sunday, August 5 at Summit Mall in Akron. See details below. There will be lots of cute pets available for adoption, as well as contests, prizes, exhibits and more. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet your new best furry friend! 

What: Summit Mall Pet Expo 
When: Sunday, August 5, 11:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. 
Where: Summit Mall
3265 West Market Street
Fairlawn, Ohio 44333 
More Info: Please visit http://www.medinacountyspca.com/ 

Ashtabula County Animal Protective League ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K “Underdogs Kick-Off Party” 

Join the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League in kicking off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge with a fun-filled adoption event! On Sunday, August 5, all current spayed or neutered animals in the Ashtabula County Animal Protective League shelter will be free for adoption with a monetary donation. See details below. Man’s Best Friend Training will provide demonstrations, fun activities for kids, food, an auction and more. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet your new best furry friend! 

What: ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge “Underdogs Kick-Off Party” 
When: Sunday, August 5, noon-6:00 P.M. 
Where: Ashtabula County Animal Protective League
5970 Green Road
Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 
More Info: Please visit http://www.acapl.org/ 

South Central


Beaumont Animal Services $100K Challenge Kick-Off Event 

Come join Beaumont Animal Services in kicking off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge with a day of adoption specials. Throughout the day on Wednesday, August 1, visit Beaumont Animal Services to support its efforts to win this exciting three-month challenge! 
 
What: ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kickoff 
When: Wednesday, August 1 (all day) 
Where: Beaumont Animal Services 
1884 Pine Street 
Beaumont, Texas 77703 
More Info: Please visit https://www.facebook.com/beaumontanimalservices 

Name Your Own Adoption Fee: San Antonio Animal Care Services Goes Kickoff Crazy for the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge!

To kick off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, San Antonio Animal Care Services will host a two-day “Name Your Own Adoption Fee” event at its shelter. Dozens of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be waiting to find new forever homes (for a minimum $10 donation, please!). All pets in the shelter are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, de-wormed, licensed, and microchipped. Plus, adopters will receive a complimentary bag of premium pet food. Come out and meet your new furry best friend! 
 
What: Name Your Own Adoption Fee event 
When: Wednesday, August 1 and Thursday, August 2, 11:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. 
Where: San Antonio Animal Care Services 
4710 State Highway 151 
San Antonio, Texas 78227 
More Info: Please visit http://www.sanantonio.gov/animalcare/ 

Humane Society of Southern Arizona Late-Night ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kickoff! 

Please join the Humane Society of Southern Arizona in kicking off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge on Friday, August 3! On this special day of festivities, the Humane Society of Southern Arizona will be open until 9:00 P.M., giving adopters plenty of time to stop by and meet their new best furry friend! Visitors will enjoy free refreshments, pet portraits, and free adoptions of adult cats and mixed-breed dogs over 25 pounds. See details below. Don’t miss fun this opportunity to support the Humane Society of Southern Arizona in its quest to win the Challenge!  
 
What: Late-Night ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kickoff 
When: Friday, August 3 all day (until 9:00 P.M.) 
Where: Humane Society of Southern Arizona 
3450 North Kelvin Boulevard 
Tuscon, Arizona 85716 
More Info: Please visit http://www.hssaz.org/site/Calendar/903131737?view=Detail&id=107601 

BARC Adoption Summer Games 

To kick off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, BARC will host a Texas-sized adoption event in the spirit of the summer games! On Saturday, August 4, don’t miss the opening ceremonies, including the parade of athletes and torch-lighting ceremony. There will be contests, door prizes and more than 400 gold medal-worthy pets waiting to find their loving forever homes! Check out the details below. Come out and support BARC in its quest to save more than 2,000 animal lives over the course of this exciting three-month Challenge! 
 
What: BARC Adoption Summer Games 
When: Saturday, August 4 from noon-6:00 P.M. 
Where: BARC Animal Shelter and Adoptions 
3200 Carr Street 
Houston, Texas 77026 
More Info: Please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/105635689581950/ 

City of Denton Animal Services $100K Challenge Kick-Off Event 

Come join the fun at a two-day carnival-style event to kick off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge with City of Denton Animal Services on Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August 5. Animal Services will showcase all of its adorable pets, which will be available for adoption at reduced rates. The Texas Coalition for Animal Protection will provide free vaccinations and microchipping for pets of the community. Come out and meet your new furry best friend! 

What: $100K Challenge Kick-Off Event 
When: Saturday, August 4, 10:00 A.M. to Sunday, August 5, 5:00 P.M. 
Where: City of Denton Animal Services
300 Woodrow Lane
Denton, Texas 76205 
More Info: Please visit http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/denton.html 

West


“Furry Friendzy” Adoption Event at the Escondido Humane Society 

Pets at the Escondido Humane Society will be in a “Furry Friendzy” on August 1 as the shelter hosts its 12-hour adoption kick-off event for the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. During the event, adoption fees for cats and dogs will be waived, and the first 25 adopters will receive a complimentary goodie bag. The day will be fun for animal lovers of all ages, including Starbucks coffee, activities for children, a pet disaster preparedness seminar, an opportunity drawing, food, and live music.

To RSVP to the pet disaster preparedness seminar (required), please call (760) 888-2242. 

What: Furry Friendzy Adopt-a-thon 
When: Wednesday, August 1, 8:00 A.M.-8:00 P.M. 
Where: The Escondido Humane Society
3450 E. Valley Parkway
Escondido, California 92027 
More Info: Please visit http://www.escondidohumanesociety.org/ 

Name Your Own Adoption Fee at the Marin Humane Society 

In conjunction with the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, the Marin Humane Society will offer pet lovers the opportunity to name their own adoption fees! Stop by for extended hours on the August 1 kick-off day (open until 8:00 P.M.) and meet your new best furry friend! 

What: “Name Your Own Adoption Fee” Event 
When: Wednesday, August 1 at 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. 
Where: Marin Humane Society
171 Bel Marin Keys Boulevard
Novato, California 94949 
More Info: Please visit http://www.marinhumanesociety.org/  

“Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer…and Cats Too!” Fee-Waived Adoption Event at Kern County Animal Control 

Join Kern County Animal Control as it kicks off its efforts to win the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge with a fee-waived adoption event! Kern County Animal Control hopes to place 100 animals in loving forever homes during its “Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer…and Cats Too!” event. The Mt. Vernon shelter location in Bakersfield will host the event on Wednesday, August 1—check out the details below. The Lake Isabella and Mojave shelters will also participate during regular adoption hours from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Come out and meet your new furry best friend! 

What: Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer..and Cats Too! Fee-Waived Adoption Event 
When: Wednesday, August 1 from 2:00-7:00 P.M. 
Where: Kern County Animal Control
201 South Mt. Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93307 
More Info: Please visit http://www.co.kern.ca.us/acd/ 

“Fast and FURious FURlough Friday” at Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode 

Spend your FURlough Friday meeting your new best furry friend! To kick off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode is hosting “Fast and FURious FURlough Friday,” complete with fun, food and dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes! Kittens, barn cats, dogs and cats will be available for adoption. Don’t miss this great opportunity to adopt a new pet and support Animal Outreach in its quest to win the challenge! 

What: Fast and FURious FURlough Friday 
When: Friday, August 3, 9:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M. 
Where: Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode
6101 Enterprise Drive
Diamond Springs, California 95619 
More Info: Please visit http://www.animaloutreachcats.com/ 

Animal Friends Rescue Project “Friend for Life” Adoption Event 

Come out and join Animal Friends Rescue Project for special adoption fees and fun activities for the whole family during its “Friend for Life” Adoption Event. From Friday, August 3 to Sunday, August 5, stop by the Pacific Grove Adoption Center to meet your new best furry friend. Bring a donation of cat toys, dog toys or non-clumping litter for a chance to win exciting prizes or $10 off adoption fees. Check out the details below! 

What: “Friend for Life” Adoption Event 
When: Friday, August 3 at noon to Sunday, August 5 at 5:00 P.M. 
Where: Animal Friends Rescue Project 
Pacific Grove Adoption Center 
560 Lighthouse Avenue 
Pacific Grove, California 93950 
More Info: Please visit http://www.animalfriendsrescue.org/ 

“Empty the Shelter” ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Event at Canyon County Animal Shelter 

Come out and help Canyon County Animal Shelter empty its shelter and find loving forever homes for its adorable animals! Enjoy live music, entertainment and food during this three-day event in conjunction with the kickoff of the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge. Adoption fees for dogs and cats six months and older will be waived, and kittens and puppies will be available for adoption at half price. Jesse James of WOW 104.3 FM will broadcast live from the shelter on Friday afternoon during the event. Don’t miss this great opportunity to meet your new furry best friend! 

What: Empty the Shelter ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Event 
When: Friday, August 3 to Sunday, August 5 
Where: Canyon County Animal Shelter
5801 Graye Lane
Caldwell, Idaho 83607 
More Info: Please visit http://www.canyoncountyshelter.org/ 

Humane Society of Central Washington “Community Tailgate Paw-ty” 

Join the Humane Society of Central Washington in kicking off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge with a “Community Tailgate Paw-ty” on Saturday, August 4 – see details below. This fun-filled day will include an adopt-a-thon with reduced adoption fees for cats and dogs, as well as a microchip and vaccination clinic. Enjoy music BBQ, a raffle, and more. Come out and support the Humane Society of Central Washington in its quest to win the Challenge! 

What: Community Tailgate Paw-ty 
When: Saturday, August 4, 9:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. 
Where: Humane Society of Central Washington
2405 Birchfield Road
Yakima, Washington 98901 
More Info: Please visit http://www.yakimahumane.org/ 

Animal Outreach ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Weekend 

Join Animal Outreach of the Mother Lode in kicking off the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge with a weekend of fun, festivities and pet adoptions! Adoptions will take place all weekend long at PetSmart locations in Rancho Cordova, Citrus Heights, Natomas and both Folsom stores. Also, you can visit adoption events occurring at Bark Avenue in El Dorado Hills, the Animal Outreach Adoption Center in Diamond Springs, and Ed Dorado County Animal Services in Placerville. Come out and meet your new furry best friend! 

What: Animal Outreach ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Kick-Off Weekend 
When: Saturday, August 4, 10:00 A.M. to Sunday, August 5 at 4:00 P.M. 
Where: Various locations (see above description) 
More Info: Please visit http://www.animaloutreachcats.com/ 

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