On October 21 and 22, 2023, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, BARC, the City of Houston’s Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, will once again join public and private animal shelters from across the Houston-area and state at Petco Love’s third annual Mega Adoption Event. At this annual adoption event, more than 1,000 wonderful furry companions, including more than 100 BARC pets, will be looking for their forever home – including big dogs, small dogs, senior pets, puppies, cats, and kittens.
Adoption fees for all pets will be $35, and adopters will take their new family member home the same day. All participating BARC pets will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, registered with the city, and up-to-date on vaccinations. All animals will be available on the convention center floor, and meet-and-greet stations will be available for adopters and their potential future family member. A $75 “Fast Pass” is also available for purchase and allows early entry at 9 a.m. on Saturday only.
The first Mega Adoption event in Houston in 2019 placed 1,450 homeless pets with families in just two days. Mega events have saved thousands of lives in other cities across the country. Each one is truly a mega experience, with more than 1,000 homeless pets being chosen to join forever families. Plan to join the fun to find a furry companion, or if you have a full house, help spread the word to your family and friends. Volunteer opportunities are also available.
Visit https://www.mega-houston.com/ for more information on how to adopt at this year’s event or register as a volunteer. View BARC’s full inventory of adoptable pets, including those in foster care, here: https://www.houstontx.gov/barc/adopt_a_pet.html.
When: October 21 and 22, 2023
Fast Pass (Saturday only): 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. (8:30 a.m. check in)
Event Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Where: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida De Las Americas, Houston, TX 77010
About BARC
BARC, the City of Houston’s Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, takes in more than 20,000 animals annually regardless of behavior, breed, or medical condition. BARC works each day to improve Houstonians and their pets’ health and safety by pioneering programs such as low-cost and no-cost spay/neuter services, mobile adoptions, transfer/rescue partnerships, and community outreach.
Visit www.houstonbarc.com or www.Facebook.com/BARCHouston for more information.