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Free Pet Adoption Weekend

Find a new furry, feathered or fluffy friend to woof you all over.
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San Francisco will be one of 591 cities from across the nation participating in the 2014 Maddie’s Free Pet Adoption Days. Find the perfect dog, puppy, cat, kitty, bunny or bird for your family.

Pet adoptions will be free (Please note: All dog adopters must pay the $21 San Francisco municipal dog license fee).

2014 Maddie’s Pet Adoption Weekend
Saturday-Sunday, May 31- June 1, 2014 | 10 am to 6 pm
Alabama Street between 15th and 16th, San Francisco
FREE

>> Find more Free Pet Adoption events all over the Bay Area

Alabama Street between 15th and 16th which will be closed to traffic so that all of San Francisco can meet the many adoptable pets from San Francisco rescue organizations.

In 2014 several rescue groups will be joining the street fair, including:

  • San Francisco SPCA
  • San Francisco Department of Animal Care & Control
  • Muttville Senior Dog Rescue
  • Northern California Family Dog Rescue
  • Loup Garou
  • Grateful Dogs Rescue (Sat. only)
  • Save a Bunny
  • Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue (Sat.)
  • MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue (Sat.)
  • California Chins (Sat. only)
  • Bay Area Rats (Saturday only)
  • Wonder Dog Rescue

See all 2014 “Maddie’s Days” Free Pet Adoption Events
With events in 591 cities in nine states, Maddie’s Free Pet Adoption Days are hoping to find homes to 10,000 pets the weekend of May 31-June 1st. Search for free adoption locations.


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Alameda Animal Shelter
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter *Proof of home ownership or lease indicating adopter can have a pet if they rent or landlord approval letter. Everyone in the household must meet the new pet, and…

Alameda County Fairgrounds
Big Dawgs Rescue *There will be an application available at time of event, but if you want to pre-qualify, go to their website at www.bigdawgsrescue.org Saturday, May 31: 10am – 5pm Sunday, June 1: 1…

An-Jan Feed & Pet Supply
Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS) Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 4pm

Animal Refugee Center
Animal Refugee Response Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 6pm 2905 San Pablo Dam Rd San Pablo, CA 94803

Antioch Animal Services
Antioch Animal Services *All household members must visit with the animal, landlord approval or proof of home ownership is required, and all household dogs must visit with animal. Saturday, May 31 an…

Apollo Veterinary Hospital
Sweet Dog Rescue Saturday, May 31: 10am – 4pm

Bay Street Emeryville
Event located across from Barnes & Noble Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 6pm Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter *Proof of home ownership or lease ind…

Bee Holistic Cat Rescue and Care
Bee Holistic Cat Rescue and Care *Adopters must have outdoor space for cat(s) Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 6pm

Berkeley Animal Care Services
Berkeley Animal Care Services *Require landlord approval and all members of household present. Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 4pm Good NewZ! Pittie Pups Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June…

Berkeley Humane Adoption Center
Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 5pm

Blue Agave
Lucky Dog Rescue *Adoption application required and they do a home visit on the same day. Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 3pm

City of San Jose Animal Care Center
City of San Jose Animal Care Center Saturday, May 31: 9am – 7pm Sunday, June 1: 9am – 5pm

Contra Costa County Animal Shelter Martinez
Contra Costa County Animal Services Department Saturday, May 31: 10am – 5pm Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 3pm

Contra Costa County Animal Shelter Pinole
Contra Costa County Animal Services Department Saturday, May 31: 10am – 5pm

Contra Costa Humane Society
Contra Costa Humane Society *Pre-approval not required but appreciated (complete an adoption application at www.cchumane.org for pre-approval). For any adopter who currently rents, landlord approval l…

Dog Bone Alley
Island Cat Resources and Adoption *Cats adopted do not go home from the adoption site. ICRA adoption volunteers complete the adoption at the adopter’s home. Renters must provide landlord approval. We …

East County Animal Shelter
Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11:30am – 5:30pm Maddie’s Adoption Program East County Animal Shelter

Family Dog Adoption Center
Northern California Family Dog Rescue + Loup Garou Rescue *Written application required; proof of landlord permission required. Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 5pm 255 Alabama St San Fra…

Foster Home (Private Residence)
Pets Care *By appointment only 1488 Bing Dr San Jose, CA 95129

Hayward Animal Shelter
Hayward Animal Services Bureau *Must have landlord approval letter or rental aggreement indicating pets allowed. All residents in household must be available to meet with the selected pet. Resident do…

Humane Society Silicon Valley
Humane Society Silicon Valley *1. We encourage people to bring all family members to the event to meet the animal before adopting 2. If you are looking to adopt a dog and already have a dog, please br…

John F. Baldwin Park – Furry Pet Fair
Saturday, May 31: 10am – 4pm California Pit Bull Rescue *Adoption application and home visit required Contra Costa Humane Society *Pre-approval not required but appreciated (complete an adoption app…

Magpie
The Perfect Dog *Adoption application, interview, and home check required Saturday, May 31: 11am – 4pm Sunday, June 1: 12 – 4pm

NewPark Mall
Purrfect Cat Rescue *Written approval from landlord for renters wishing to adopt. Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 4pm 2086 Newpark Mall, Newark, CA 94560

Oakland Animal Services
Oakland Animal Services *To adopt a dog, you must have proof of home ownership or lease that states you can have a dog Saturday, May 31: 10am – 6pm Sunday, June 1: 10am – 5pm

Ozzie’s Pound Puppies
Ozzie’s Pound Puppies Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1, 12ppm – 4pm 2900 Crawford St Concord, CA 94518

Palo Alto Animal Services
Palo Alto Animal Services *All members of the family need to meet the animal, landlord approval, meet any other dogs in the family. Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 4pm

Pet Club Mountain View
Furry Friends *Dogs only Please fill out their “On-Line Application” from their website for pre-approval. Interview for match, all household members (including current dog) must meet our dog, and hom…

Pet Club San Jose
Nike Animal Rescue Foundation *Dogs only. Must fill out adoption application and be interviewed. Saturday, May 31: 11am – 4pm South Bay Purebred Rescue Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 4pm

Pet Extreme
Safe Cat Foundation Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 5pm

Pet Food Express Antioch
Animal Rescue Recon, Inc. *Home-check and/or photos of yard fencing required. Must have 6′ fence, no loose boards or gaps at base of fence or around gates. If rental, ARR must review copy of lease agr…

Pet Food Express Campbell
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority *Pre-approval recommended. Landlord approval needed. Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 3pm

Pet Food Express Castro Valley
Dusty Paws Rescue *We require a completed application and home visits if application is accepted. Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 1pm – 4pm

Pet Food Express Concord (Oak Grove)
Cat Support Network Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 5pm

Pet Food Express Concord (Ygnacio Valley)
East Bay Animal Rescue & Refuge (EBARR) Saturday, May 31: 10am – 5pm Sunday, June 1: 11am – 5pm

Pet Food Express Danville
White Kitty Foundation *Home inspection required Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 3pm German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California *Adoption application required and they do a home visit …

Pet Food Express Fremont
Furry Friends *Dogs and cats. Please fill out their “On-Line Application” from their website for pre-approval. Interview for match, all household members (including current dog) must meet our dog, an…

Pet Food Express Lafayette
Community Concern For Cats Saturday, May 31: 12pm – 5pm Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 4pm

Pet Food Express Livermore
Wings of Rescue Saturday, May 31: 9am – 7pm Sunday, June 1: 9am – 7pm

Pet Food Express Oakland
Maine Coon Adoptions (aka Preventing Euthanasia Through Rescue) *Adopters will need to complete an application and be approved for adoption; adopters can do a same day application for adoption or to e…

Pet Food Express Oakland-North
Feral Cat Foundation Saturday, May 31: 11am – 5pm Sunday, June 1: 10am – 4pm

Pet Food Express Pinole
Northern California Sled Dog Rescue (NorSled) *Home Inspection to make sure yard is secure and Land Lord Approval letters for Renters. Sunday, June 1: 11am – 3pm

Pet Food Express Pleasant Hill
Community Concern For Cats Saturday, May 31: 12pm – 5pm Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 4pm Umbrella of Hope *Must be able to show that pets are approved at their residence, pre-approved applicants get the fi…

Pet Food Express Redwood City
German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California *Pre-approval which includes a home visit, landlord approval letters, matching dogs to applicants Saturday, May 31: 11am – 2pm

Pet Food Express Saratoga
Nike Animal Rescue Foundation *Cats only. Must fill out adoption application and be interviewed. Saturday, May 31: 11am – 3pm

Pet Food Express San Francisco (20th Avenue)
Rocket Dog Rescue Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 5pm

Pet Food Express San Francisco (Market Street)
San Francisco Animal Care & Control *Must be able to have pets where you live — proof required for dog adoptions. Must be over 18. Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 6pm

Pet Food Express San Jose (Blossom Hill)
Bay Area Siberian Husky Club Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 4pm German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California *Pre-approval which includes a home visit, landlord approval letters, matchi…

Pet Food Express San Jose (Stevens Creek)
Town Cats Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 7pm

Pet Food Express San Jose (Capitol Expressway)
Town Cats Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 7pm

Pet Food Express San Leandro
Feral Cat Foundation Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 1pm – 5pm

Pet Food Express Walnut Creek
Contra Costa County Animal Services Department Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 3pm

Petco Alameda
Island Cat Resources and Adoption *Cats adopted do not go home from the adoption site. ICRA adoption volunteers complete the adoption at the adopter’s home. Renters must provide landlord approval. We …

Petco Brentwood
Cat Support Network Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 5pm Delta Animals Safe Haven Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 4pm Good NewZ! Pittie Pups Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June …

Petco Castro Valley
Safe Cat Foundation Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 3pm

Petco Concord
Northern California Sled Dog Rescue (NorSled) *Home Inspection to make sure yard is secure and Land Lord Approval letters for Renters Saturday, May 31: 11am – 3pm Safe Cat Foundation Saturday, May 31…

Petco Dublin
Safe Cat Foundation Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 5pm

Petco El Cerrito
FurEver Animal Rescue *Renters please bring your rental agreement that states pet approval and if any restrictions to breed or size. A letter from your landlord on letterhead only with all of his/hers…

Petco Fremont
Furry Friends *Kittens and Cats. Please fill out their “On-Line Application” from their website for pre-approval. Interview for match, all household members (including current dog) must meet our dog,…

Petco Gilroy
Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS) Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 5pm

Petco Livermore
Big Dawgs Rescue *There will be an application available at time of event, but if you want to pre qualify, go to their website at www.bigdawgsrescue.org Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 5pm…

Petco Martinez
Safe Cat Foundation Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 4pm

Petco Morgan Hill
Town Cats Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 7pm

Petco San Francisco (16th Street)
Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 5pm

Petco San Francisco (Sloat Boulevard)
Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 5pm

Petco San Jose (Blossom Hill)
Town Cats Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 7pm

Petco San Jose (El Paseo de Saratoga)
Support Team Animal Rescue *Landlord approval letters required. Saturday, May 31: 10am – 5pm Humane Society Silicon Valley *1. We encourage people to bring all family members to the event to meet the…

Petco San Jose (Meridian)
Nike Animal Rescue Foundation *Cats only. Must fill out adoption application and be interviewed. Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 3pm

Petco San Ramon
Feral Cat Foundation Saturday, May 31: 11am – 5pm Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 4pm

Petco Santa Clara
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority *Pre-approval recommended. Landlord approval needed. Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 3pm

Petco Sunnyvale
Humane Society Silicon Valley *1. We encourage people to bring all family members to the event to meet the animal before adopting 2. If you are looking to adopt a dog and already have a dog, please br…

Petco Walnut Creek
Community Concern For Cats Saturday, May 31: 12pm – 5pm Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 4pm

PetSmart Antioch
Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 4pm Antioch Animal Services *Cats only. All household members must visit with the animal, landlord approval or proof of home ownership is required, and all…

PetSmart Concord
Antioch Animal Services * Dogs only. All household members must visit with the animal, landlord approval or proof of home ownership is required, and all household dogs must visit with animal. Saturday…

PetSmart Dublin
Maddie’s Adoption Program Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 9am – 5pm Safe Cat Foundation Saturday, May 31 an Sunday, June 1: 10am – 5pm

PetSmart Fremont
A New Tail Rescue *Contact: Lisa Mengis Saturday, May 31: 10am – 5pm Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 4pm

PetSmart Gilroy
Town Cats Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 7pm

PetSmart Milpitas
Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS) Saturday, May 31: 11am – 6pm Sunday, June 1: 11am – 5pm

PetSmart Pinole
FurEver Animal Rescue *Renters please bring your rental agreement that states pet approval and if any restrictions to breed or size. A letter from your landlord on letterhead only with all of his/hers…

PetSmart Pittsburg
Antioch Animal Services *All household members must visit with the animal, landlord approval or proof of home ownership is required, and all household dogs must visit with animal. Saturday, May 31 and…

PetSmart San Jose (Almaden Plaza)
A New Tail Rescue *Contact: Jennifer Wargo, 510.579.1265 Saturday, May 31: 10am – 5pm Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 4pm

PetSmart San Jose (Curtner)
Town Cats Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 7pm

PetSmart San Leandro
Sunshine Rescue Group Saturday, May 31: 9am – 9pm Sunday, June 1: 9am – 7pm

PetSmart Sunnyvale
Bay Area Cat Rescue Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 1:30pm – 4:30pm 770 E El Camino Real Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Real Foods Store
Give Me Shelter Cat Rescue Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 5pm 3939 24th Street San Francisco, CA 94114

San Francisco Animal Care & Control
Grateful Dogs Rescue Saturday, May 31: 10am – 5pm San Francisco Animal Care & Control *Must be able to have pets where you live — proof required for dog adoptions. Must be over 18. Saturday, May 31…

San Franciscso SPCA (Mission Campus)
San Francisco SPCA *San Francisco residents who adopt dogs old enough to be licensed will be charged a $21 licensing fee as part of our requirement with the city. All other adoption fees are waived fo…

San Francisco SPCA (Pacific Heights Campus)
San Francisco SPCA *San Francisco residents who adopt dogs old enough to be licensed will be charged a $21 licensing fee as part of our requirement with the city. All other adoption fees are waived fo…

Santa Clara County Animal Shelter
County of Santa Clara Animal Shelter Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 7pm

Saving Grace Rescue
Saving Grace Rescue *Adoptions by appointment only 917 Cayuga Avenue San Francisco, CA 94112

SF SPCA Street Fair – Rescue Row
Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 6pm Muttville Senior Dog Rescue Northern California Family Dog Rescue + Loup Garou Animal Rescue Grateful Dogs Rescue Wonder Dog Rescue San Francisco SPCA …

Silicon Valley Animal Control
Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority *Pre-approval recommended. Landlord approval needed. Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 7pm

Stanford Shopping Center
Event is located across from the American Girl store Friends of San Martin Animal Shelter (FOSMAS) Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 5pm Maddie’s Adoption Program Saturday, May 31: 10am – …

Stoneridge Shopping Center
Event located in the Grand Court area Saturday, May 31: 10am – 6pm Sunday, June 1: 11am – 6pm East Bay Animal Rescue & Refuge (EBARR) East of Eden Rescue *Landlord approval letters, home checks for…

Streets of Brentwood
Good NewZ! Pittie Pups Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 3pm

Sur La Table
Home At Last Animal Rescue Saturday, May 31: 11am – 6pm Sunday, June 1: 12pm – 5pm

The Kitty House (Private Residence)
Maine Coon Adoptions (aka Preventing Euthanasia Through Rescue) *Adopters will need to complete an application and be approved for adoption; adopters can do a same day application for adoption or to e…

Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation
Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 10am – 5pm

Tri-City Animal Shelter
Fremont Animal Services Saturday, May 31: 10am – 5pm

Unleashed by Petco – Branham
Nike Animal Rescue Foundation *Dogs only. Must fill out adoption application and be interviewed. Sunday, June 1: 11am – 4pm

Unleashed by Petco – Willow Glen
St. Francis Animal Protection Society Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1: 11am – 3pm

Valley Humane Society
Valley Humane Society *Animals will be adopted on a first-come, first-served basis during the event and may not be placed on “hold.” Valley Humane Society has an application process. For details about…

Walkin’ The Bark Rescue
Walkin’ The Bark Rescue *By appointment only Badger Pass Way Antioch, CA 94531

Wild Birds Unlimited
Maine Coon Adoptions (aka Preventing Euthanasia Through Rescue) *Adopters will need to complete an application and be approved for adoption; adopters can do a same day application for adoption or to e…