East Bay SPCA Holds Adoptathon in Jack London Square

Come Meet Your New Best Friend!

OAKLAND and DUBLIN, Calif., July 16, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The East Bay SPCA  will host its annual Adoptathon at Jack London Square on Sunday, July 22 from 10 am to 3 pm. The event, presented by Pet Food Express, features more than 300 adoptable animals from 35 Bay Area rescue groups and shelters.

Visitors will meet cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, pocket pets and reptiles available for adoption, talk with animal behaviorists, watch dog training demonstrations, bring their dog to get a low-cost microchip, and browse 14 local animal supply vendors selling everything from organic food to specialty pet accessories. This free and fun adoption event even features activities for kids and is a great addition to the Sunday Farmers' Market at Jack London Square.  

"The East Bay SPCA is proud to host the Adoptathon at Jack London Square, which is the largest event of its kind in the East Bay," says Allison Lindquist, East Bay SPCA executive director. "When you adopt a pet from any animal shelter or rescue group, you not only save the life of the pet you are adopting, but you are creating space for another animal to be brought in and adopted by another loving family."

Participating local rescues and shelters include:

Antioch Animal Services
Bay Area Poodle Rescue
Cavy House Guinea Pig Rescue
Contra Costa Rabbit Rescue
Doggie Protective Services (DPS)
East Bay Animal Rescue & Refuge (EBARR)
Dusty Paws Rescue
Feral Cat Foundation
Four Paws Society
Friends of the Alameda Shelter (FAAS)
Golden Gate Springer Rescue
Harvest Home Animal Sanctuary
Hayward Animal Services
Hopalong Animal Rescue
House Rabbit Society
Internet Miniature Pinscher Service
Lake County Animal Services
Mickaboo Companion Bird Rescue
MickaCoo Pigeon & Dove Rescue
Nor Cal Pom Rescue, Inc.
Northern California Weimaraner Rescue
Peninsula Humane Society
Pug Rescue of Sacramento
Rattie Ratz
Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue
San Francisco SPCA
SaveABunny
S. California Dachshund Rescue
Solano County Friends of Animals
Special Pets Rescue
The Milo Foundation
Tony La Russa's Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF)
Tri-City Animal Shelter
West Coast Mastiff and Large Breed Rescue

Participating vendors include:

Canine Comforts
Cat Art by Leslie Cobb
Citizen Canine
Dog Bone Alley
East Bay Pet Sitters Association
Fido's Fondue
Paws & Claws
Precious Puch Doggie Bakery
Purr...fect Fence
Relaxing Rex Canine Massage
Ruffles and Wags
The Red Ball
Tonya Perme Photography 

Additional event sponsors are Bay Area News Group Oakland Tribune, Jack London Square, Star 101.3 FM, and PS Communications.

About East Bay SPCA
The East Bay SPCA (EBSPCA) is a nonprofit organization committed to the welfare of cats and dogs in Alameda and Contra Costa Counties. We strive to eliminate animal cruelty, neglect and overpopulation by providing programs and education that support people and companion animals. More information about EBSPCA can be found at www.eastbayspca.org or by calling 510.569.0702.

SOURCE East Bay SPCA