Adopt-a-thon for Homeless Pets from Dawn til Dusk for 36 Hours

Bay Area shelters and animal rescues bring adoptable pets together under one roof for marathon 36 hour adoption event.

Dublin & Oakland, CA August 9, 2004 -- Join local shelters and animal rescue groups at either the Oakland SPCA or the Tri-Valley SPCA in Dublin, CA anytime of the dayor night!for 36 straight hours of pet adoptions, beginning Friday, August 27th at 8 AM, and continuing through Saturday, August 28th at 8 PM.

Public and private shelters and animal rescue organizations are overwhelmed daily with incoming animals. While euthanasia rates have dropped considerably in the last seven years, there are still many animals in Alameda County needing a home. Weve got dedicated staff and volunteers staying up all night long to change that, says Gary Templin, President of the East Bay SPCA. An event like this helps the person looking for a pet by bringing many together at one time. All animals available for adoption have been spayed or neutered, or will be before they are sent to their new home.

The facility will remain open from 8AM on Friday, August 27th through 8PM Saturday, August 28th. Organizations expected to participate include Oakland SPCA, Tri-Valley SPCA, Berkeley Humane Society, Valley Humane Society, Tony La Russas Animal Rescue Foundation, Itty Bitty Orphan Kitty Rescue, Hopalong Animal Rescue, Oakland Animal Control, Tri-Valley Animal Rescue, Ohlone Humane Society, and Malamute Rescue.


WHAT:       
36-Hour Adoptathon

WHO:       
Collaboration of many area shelters and animal rescue organizations.

WHEN:       
Non-stop, from 8 AM Friday, August 27th to 8 PM Saturday, August 28th.

WHERE:   

Two Locations:
The Tri-Valley SPCA (a facility of the East Bay SPCA)
4651 Gleason Dr., Dublin, CA.

The Oakland SPCA (a facility of the East Bay SPCA)
8323 Baldwin St., Oakland, CA       

MORE INFO:   
Public may call 925-479-9670 or 510-569-0702 for more information.

INTERVIEWS:   
Representatives from each organization will be available throughout the event for interviews.